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COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

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COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

Doctor visits and tests before COVID test.

A hospital worker sets up a curbside testing area for people showing symptoms after potential contact with the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News via AP)

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Alaska gets work requirement waiver for food stamps

Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients, the state health commissioner said Wednesday,…

Without changes, GOP lawmakers see little reason to vote for supplemental budget

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Without changes, GOP lawmakers see little reason to vote for supplemental budget

Different views on the crisis.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces the state of Alaska has its first positive case of the new coronavirus, during a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state

State working with federal authorities.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks before the Senate passes a supplemental budget, Wednesday, March 18. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel McDonald)

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Senate passes supplemental budget, House goes into the evening

‘I don’t have a choice.’

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska

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3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska

“This could be the tipping point.”

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in support of his bill to recognize Alaska’s 229 already federally-recognized tribes on Friday, March 13, 2020. A photo of Alaska Native civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich can be seen in the background. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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House passes bill to recognize Alaska’s tribes

Tribes have self-governed for millenia.

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close

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3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close

‘We can get through this.’

Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules

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Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules

Live updates from the Capitol.

Gov. Sean Parnell speaks to the Downtown Rotary Club during their luncheon at the Baranof Hotel in 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Gov announces new team to address economic impact of pandemic

‘All in it for Alaska.’

House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

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House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

Suspension resolution suspended.

Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern

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Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern

Common sense goes a long way.

Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday

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Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday

Live updates from the capitol

Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says

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Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says

Precaution against virus spread.

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Charges announced against state representative

Voter misconduct and interference.

Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

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Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

Live updates from the Capitol.

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Review must be site-specific.

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Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Cruise line announces 60-day pause of ship operations

Voyages departing March 12 to May 10 will be affected.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

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Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.