Thumbs up:
Bear cam: Some things are still normal. The live stream of Katmai bears is back.
Locals only: In-state travel deals await Alaskans who are staying close to home this summer.
Into the Wild bus: The famed but sometimes deadly attraction is relocated after years of debate.
Thumbs down:
COVID resurgence: We are over it, too. But the virus is stubborn. Mask up, wash hands, you know the drill.
Mask politics: Let’s avoid “us vs. them” over masks. Wear them or don’t wear them, just be nice.
Fourth of July celebrations: Summer is strange with fairs and festivals canceled.
– Sarah Erkmann Ward, Blueprint Alaska