New COVID cases tied to outbreak at Pioneer Home, Trooper Academy
Four new coronavirus cases were reported in Sitka on Wednesday (10-27-21), according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
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New Pioneer Home rates a relief, but no break from rising costs
House Bill 96 is some relief for residents of Alaska’s Pioneer Homes, but it’s not rolling back the clock. The increases under the bill are still substantial, compared to rates residents were paying only a year ago. Nevertheless, for one Sitka family who saw their monthly fee double overnight -- to over $13,000 -- the bill is welcome relief.
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Budget uncertainty could make it harder for the elderly to access medical care
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s extensive budget vetoes threaten to make matters worse. Cuts to senior benefits and Medicaid have many concerned. But the elder community faces another potential setback – this one tied to cuts to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation.
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Carney breathes new life into Sitka melodrama
Writer, screenwriter and playwright, Abigail Carney is this year's melodrama author. She will be writing this Fall's play, "Paris of the Pacific", which will be holding auditions on July 13th and 14th at 6 PM at the Pioneer's Home.
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Pioneer Homes adapt to aging Southeast
The pioneer homes are a purely Alaskan invention.And judging by the growing wait list, the service provided by Alaska’s six pioneer homes – three of which are in Southeast - is needed more than ever.
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