KTOO News Update

By KTOO Public Media

The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from the KTOO newsroom in Juneau.... more

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KTOO News Update episodes:

March 31, 2020Newscast — Monday, March 30, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/newscast-4.mp3
In this news cast:
People are hunkering down in Juneau. But what are folks without homes doing?
A new University of Alaska Anchorage study suggests to flatten the curve, sheltering in place should extend for several more months
The Alaska Legislature disagrees on a COVID-19 stimulus package
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March 28, 2020Newscast — Friday, March 27, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200327-News-Update.mp3
In this newscast:
18 Alaska state representatives asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to immediately issue a statewide shelter-in-place order
Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Board of Trustees has postponed Celebration until 2021
The City and Borough of Juneau is expanding its criteria for COVID-19 testing to include people who are medium or low risk for the virus
Health officials are encouraging people to go outside — with limits
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March 27, 2020Newscast — Thursday, March 26, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200326-News-Update.mp3
In this newscast:
President Trump has been talking about helping out the cruise industry, but not everyone thinks that’s a good idea
Juneau’s Capital Transit is asking residents to use the buses only for essential travel
Some restaurants in Alaska are adjusting to the ban on dine-in services, but it hasn’t been easy
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March 26, 2020Newscast — Wednesday, March 25, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200325-News-Update.mp3
In this update:
The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on the case over the proposed recall of Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Juneau’s Amalga Distillery is making hand sanitizer
Alaska Pacific University will have it’s first female president
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March 25, 2020Newscast — Tuesday, March 24, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200224-NEWS-UPDATE.mp3
In this newscast:
A patient with COVID-19 is currently in critical care at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau
There are now a total of 8 cases of coronavirus in Ketchikan
The Alaska Legislature is working on a few bills in response to coronavirus
City officials announced new emergency protocols for ambulance crews in Juneau
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March 24, 2020Newscast – Monday, March 23, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200323-News-update.mp3
In this newscast:
The Alaska Senate passed a state budget today, including a $1,000 economic stimulus payment
Juneau has it’s first case of COVID-19
VHF channel 16 slowly coming back online
School districts across the state are still trying to get food to their students
GCI expands service while Alaskans work and learn from home
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March 20, 2020Thursday, March 19, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/newscast1-1.mp3
In this newscast:
The visitor industry should be gearing up for the season. But it’extra quiet because of COVID-19
Alaska House fails to get enough support to fund legislation for corona virus relief
A shop owner reflects on scaling back dream amidst COVID-19
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March 18, 2020Tuesday, March 17, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/newscast.mp3
In this newscast:
The Westerdam cruise ship is not coming to Juneau
There are now three confirmed cases of COVID-19
Grocery store shelves in Sitka are empty, but barge shipments remain stable
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March 17, 2020Newscast – Monday, March 16, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/ktoo-update-2020-03-16.mp3
In this newscast:
Alaska officials say a drop in global oil prices will likely add $600 million to the state’s current year budget deficit,
an Alaska regulatory agency grants a request by Hilcorp Energy Company to keep its finances private during a $5.6 billion deal to buy BP Alaska’s pipeline assets,
the City and Borough of Juneau closes many of its public buildings,
the Juneau School District announces free meals to children that use school food services,
Bartlett Regional Hospital sets up a screening process for patients and visitors,
small businesses in Juneau adjust to escalating coronavirus concerns,
Juneau Public Library patrons stock up before they close,
the mayor of Anchorage orders the closure of many private businesses to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus,
former Alaska first lady Bella Hammond dies at age 87, and
Norwegian Thomas Waerner leads the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Raice.
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March 14, 2020Newscast – Friday, March 13, 2020
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2020/03/20200313-news-update.mp3
In this newscast:
Anchorage Republican Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux is charged with voter misconduct by state prosecutors,
Bartlett Regional Hospital sets up triage tents to screen visitors for coronavirus,
the Alaska Folk Festival is canceled,
Sayeik Gastineau Community School closes for cleaning Friday after school officials learn a student was tested for “multiple viruses,”
Canada’s announcement that it will close its ports to large cruise ships through July 1 will delay Alaska’s cruise season,
state prisons restrict visitors in order to limit potential exposure,
the City of Nome will not host any race-related festivities to celebrate the end of the 2020 Iditarod,
and organizers decide to cancel this year’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament.
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