Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting no new COVID-19 cases.
There are currently 51 active cases in the borough, with 413 recovered. Three deaths have been reported so far.
Cumulatively, Juneau has had 467 positive cases of COVID-19 since March.
There are currently five people hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital with COVID-19.
The current test positivity rate is 1.34 percent.
Crowded Assembly agenda highlighted by ordinance declaring an economic disaster
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A resolution declaring the City and Borough of Juneau an economic disaster due to the pandemic and poor salmon returns in the region is before the Assembly during Monday evening's organizational meeting.
Record number of COVID-19 cases Sunday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 526 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Seven people missing in Southwest Alaska
Bethel, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers are helping to lead search efforts after a boat went missing near Quinhagak.
Record low temperatures recorded in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau, Eaglecrest and Auke Bay all recorded record low temperatures on Friday night according to the National Weather Service.
Domestic in Douglas lands man in jail
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Juneau man faces three felony charges after a domestic incident reported in the 1600 block of Douglas Highway Friday night.
Senate aims to put Barrett closer to a final vote on Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are poised to remove a key hurdle to Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation on Sunday.
Coast Guard saves fishing vessel from sinking
Valdez, Alaska (KINY) - U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau rescued the Elise Marie about 160 nautical miles south of Valdez after the vessel became disabled and started taking on water.
Alaska State Trooper fishery investigation results in 2 being charged
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Juneau couple has been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation by the Alaska State Troopers.
Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court
Washington, DC (AP) - Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Saturday she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett.
Sen. Murkowski advances boosting mineral security
Washington, DC (KINY) - Last week, in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Chairman Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Ranking Member Sen. Joe Manchin, provided keynote remarks at the start of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s 2020 Summit.
CCFR responds to structure fire on Thunder Street
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the 8000 block of Thunder Street for a residential structure fire.
Sullivan, Gross clash in broadcast Alaska Senate debate
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race attacked each other’s integrity and clashed on issues of health care and the Supreme Court in a high-profile broadcast debate less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
SEARHC is challenging you to get out and track your time in the fresh air while being safe and seen. What: All-ages fall fitness challenge When:October 19th – November 16th Where: Any outdoor activity participants will track their active minutes outdoors to be eligible for some very bright weekly prizes. including high visibility jackets from Grundens! For more info and to sign up visit searhc.org/stayactivestaybright , or call Doug at 966-8674
at NoneThe City and Borough of Sitka is now accepting grant applications from Sitka businesses and nonprofit organizations that have experienced severe economic impacts due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to apply for these grants is October 31st. Grant awards are anticipated in November, and all funds must be expended by December 30th, 2020. Separate applications for the business and nonprofit grants, guidelines and answers to questions are available on the CBS website, www.cityofsitka.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the downloadable forms as they include auto-calculation fields to help determine eligibility, and the potential grant amounts for the business applicants. Please contact CARES Act Grant Technician Rob Allen at 747 – 1824 with any questions.
at NoneRegistration is open for the 2020 Alaska Food Festival and Conference, which is going virtual on Friday and Saturday, Nov 6 – 7, this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a pre-conference movie on Thursday, Nov 5th. The two main themes are food entrepreneurship and rural and Indingenous food systems. For more info go to www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org
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