News of the North
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Alaska expands vaccine eligibility with more doses arriving
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska health department says the state is set to receive 60,760 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines for March and an extra 6,070 doses for February.
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Wednesday COVID numbers
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Wednesday, Juneau reported three new cases of COVID-19--one nonresident and two residents.
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Governor tests positive for COVID
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently at home with mild COVID-19 symptoms.
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Juneau's port director reacts to cruise cancellations
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - So all Princess, Holland America, and Seabourn sailings from Vancouver have been canceled.
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Pause of cruises extended by Holland
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Holland America Line says it is extending its pause of cruise operations to now include all sailings that depart from or conclude in a Canadian port in 2021. The company says this will include several Alaska, three Canada/New England, and two Pacific Coastal cruises in the summer and fall of this year. It also includes all Land+Sea Journeys.
Events
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Science On the Go for Youth
The Science Center education staff and Sitka Tribe of Alaska culture-bearer Chuck Miller, offer a mobile event, Science On the Go for Youth, Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. This event connects science, culture and art with hands-on activities. Find the weekly locations and activities at sitkascience.org/calendar. For more information, contact Sarah Tobey at stobey@sitkascience.org.
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ALZHEIMER'S VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is holding a free virtual conference on Thursday, February 25th as part of its Educating America Tour to provide information about brain health, caregiving, and more to help Alaska residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more or register for the free virtual Alzheimer’s educational program by visiting www.alzfdn.org/tour or calling 866-232-8484.
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Friends of the Library Adult Spelling Bee
The Friends of the Library Adult Spelling Bee is back! Join us at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Wednesday, February 24th at 7 PM to flex your spelling muscles and help support your local library. The fee to enter is $20 per person, with all proceeds going to the Friends of Sitka Public Library. Individuals and two-person teams are welcome, and masks and social distancing will be in place. To register or for more information, please contact Jeff Budd at jbudd3500@gmail.com.
at Harrigan Centennial Hall