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• Total COVID-19 cases rise to 119 across Alaska

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The total number of COVID-19 cases has risen slightly across the state as of Monday afternoon.

• Monday is Seward Day across the state, celebrating purchase from Russia

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Today is Seward's Day, a state holiday commemorating the United States' purchase of Alaska from Russia.

• United Way SEAK, partner agencies work to assist in COVID-19 response

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - United Way of Southeast Alaska is working to support its 34 partner agencies in addressing the current and future needs of Southeast communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• AIDEA rejects Blood Bank of Alaska's $2.5M loan request

  Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has rejected an application for a $2.5 million loan to the Blood Bank of Alaska.

• Alaska ship worker charged with assault over virus argument

  Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Federal prosecutors in Alaska have charged a worker on a factory fishing boat with attacking another crew member.

• SEARHC updates screening criteria for COVID-19

  Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - SEARHC has updated it's screening protocols for COVID-19 in Southeast Alaska.