Tag Archives: Mike Dunleavy

On Monday night Gov. Mike Dunleavy outlined a cautious plan to reopen some businesses like restaurants, and hair and nail salons. The governor did not give many details on what would need to happen before regulations are relaxed, but said things could start to loosen up as early as next week. City manager Mike Tvenge says local government is working …

Story by Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO.  Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced on Tuesday that restaurants and other retail businesses can begin offering more services on Friday, if they follow certain health guidelines. Anchorage businesses will be opening three days later, on Monday, according to Dunleavy. Restaurants that follow the guidelines can offer dine-in services. In addition, retail stores, …

Both of Kodiak’s state-level representatives, Sen. Gary Stevens and Rep. Louise Stutes were guests on today’s edition of The Lowdown. Stevens and Stutes talked about measures passed by the Legislature last week that are heading to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for approval. “It helps evictions and foreclosures for Alaska’s experiencing financial hardships that are specifically related to COVID-19,” Stutes said. “It …

On today’s edition of The Lowdown, city manager Mike Tvenge, borough manager Michael Powers and fire chief Jim Mullican sat down to talk about Kodiak’s coronavirus prevention measures and strategies. The biggest takeaways should sound familiar by now — practice good hygiene and stay separated from others as much as possible. “The only way to slow the coronavirus, like any …

Story by KTOO’s and Alaska Public Media’s Andrew Kitchenman. Three more people in Alaska have confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to six. In a news conference Tuesday evening, Dr. Anne Zink, the state’s chief medical officer, said the new cases are from Anchorage, Fairbanks and Ketchikan. “We’ve seen in just a few days that we’ve had no cases, …

Kodiak joined rallies in support of the Alaska Marine Highway System across the state on Tuesday. Though Kodiak’s rally was much smaller than some of the others, community members had plenty to say in support of the ferries. Robyn Cassidy holds a sign in support of the Alaska Marine Highway System outside the M/V Tustumena dock on Tuesday, Feb. 11, …

Kodiak Island’s last ferry of the season pulled away from the dock on Saturday, and there won’t be one returning until April. Aging vessels in need of repairs and cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System budget have extended the service gap this year, making life for village residents more difficult in the meantime. M/V Tustumena crew finish last preparations …

Governor Dunleavy proposed a budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 last week. It relies heavily on state savings, and it leaves much of the balancing decision-making up to the legislature. “Pretty much the governor has placed it in our hands and said ‘Figure it out’,” said state Sen. Gary Stevens. Stevens represents a number of Gulf communities including Kodiak. Sen. …

Gov. Mike Dunleavy made board appointments for two state-owned corporations, according to a statement released on Tuesday evening. Dunleavy appointed former Alaska Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell to the “business owner/manager” seat on the Alaska Railroad Corporation board. He also tapped retired Air Force Col. John “Jack” Anthony for the Alaska Aerospace Corporation board. Campbell formerly served as lieutenant governor under …

More than 50 Kodiak residents gathered outside the Legislative Information Office on Thursday evening to protest Governor Mike Dunleavy’s budget line item vetoes. Some carried signs that read “save our state,” “45 override,” or “fund our future.” Both City Mayor Pat Branson and Borough Mayor Dan Rohrer were present to explain how the budget cuts would affect Kodiak and field …