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• Two news cases of COVID-19 in Juneau

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state reported 14 new cases around the state bringing the state total to 185.

• Skagway to provide financial assistance

  Skagway, Alaska (KINY) - The Skagway Borough Assembly established an emergency assistance program to provide relief to Skagway residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Residential fire extinguished in valley

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the 4000-block of Pinedale Street to put out a residential home and garage fire late Saturday.

• Drones could play role in fighting pandemic

  Washington, DC (ABC) - Some companies believe that new drone delivery methods could have a vital part to play to keep social distancing methods effective.

• Chaos and scrambling in the US oil patch as prices plummet

  NEW YORK (AP) — The global economic crisis caused by coronavirus has devastated the oil industry in the U.S., which pumps more crude than any other country

• State-Owned Harbor and Seaplane Facilities to remain open

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state emphasized the need to have continued access to communities across the state as they decided to not close harbors and seaplane bases.

• Donations needed to support first responders and local families

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ continues to accept donations to help the community respond to COVID-19.

• Tlingit & Haida declares state of emergency

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Tribal Emergency Operations Center has been operating since late March to help respond to the impacts of COVID-19.

• Op-Ed: Alaskan restaurants, bars need help now during pandemic

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board member Sara Erickson has released an op-ed regarding sales and COVID-19.

• UPDATE: COVID-19 cases rise to 171 across state, 12 confirmed in Juneau

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health & Social Services reported Saturday that 14 new cases were reported across the state.

• Alaska Republicans re-elect Clary as party chairman

  Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Republican Party held its state convention this week and affirmed party officeholders.

• Ketchikan COVID-19 cases stay at 14, PPE supplies are in hand

  Ketchikan, Alaska (KTKN) - There were no new cases of COVID-19 in Ketchikan as of Friday afternoon and the number of positive cases of COVID-19 remains at 14.

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