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Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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10 new COVID-19 cases announced in Alaska

Juneau, Mat-Su Borough announce their first cases

The Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)

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Local businesses alter hours, services for residents

Alaska’s small business economy was thrown into upheaval when Gov. Mike Dunleavy released a mandate that closed all…

COVID-19 closures announced

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COVID-19 closures announced

Update, 11:45 a.m. March 19: Homer Mayor Ken Castner declared a local emergency and Homer City Manager Katie…

Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed

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Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed

Along with the many entertainment, recreational and community events being rescheduled or canceled while Alaska works to slow…

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More COVID-19 cases announced

Alaska gained three new cases of people who tested positive for COVID-19, Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne…

Homer News closes to walk-in traffic

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Homer News closes to walk-in traffic

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Homer News office will be closed to walk-in traffic starting today, March…

Public health offers guidance on coronavirus

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Public health offers guidance on coronavirus

The state of Alaska and local communities are beginning to implement closures of public buildings and events and…

The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Emergency preparedness plan launched

“We’re asking you to help us by staying home if at all possible.”

School meals will continue during extended break

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School meals will continue during extended break

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District will continue to feed students during the extended spring break, according to…

background image from CDC for print design — MJF                                A model of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. (Graphic by Centers for Disease Control)

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COVID-19 closures announced

Update, March 16: This story includes new information about new restrictions at South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care…

Woman fatally shot by troopers

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Woman fatally shot by troopers

ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska State Troopers fatally shot a woman they say brandished a firearm at them, the…

Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Dunleavy declares public health disaster to prepare for COVID-19

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a public health disaster emergency in order to prepare the state for what…