Health

Quinhagak has extended its travel restrictions until June 15. Non-residents cannot travel into the community unless they are essential personnel. 

Byron Mallott, the Alaska Native leader who served as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Bill Walker, has died unexpectedly at age 77.

Phase Two of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s "Reopen Responsibly Plan," which eases restrictions imposed to reduce the risk of COVID-19, takes effect May 8. Phase Two allows previously shuttered buildings like libraries, museums, churches and gyms, to open at low capacity. In Bethel, the pool and the movie theatre are two of the places reopening its doors this weekend.

According to new data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, a 10th Alaskan has died due to the coronavirus, the first since April 13.

Alaskans continue to see what’s called “community spread” of COVID-19, which is where people contract the disease without knowing who they got it from.

The emergency coronavirus rules for Bethel’s taxicabs are set to end in a week, and the Bethel City Manager plans to present his proposal for the next 30 days of cab operations at the city council meeting on April 28.