University of Arizona catches potential COVID-19 outbreak via wastewater sampling

A Washington Post article highlights a potentially serious COVID-19 outbreak caught early at the University of Arizona campus from an unconventional screening approach: wastewater sampling.

Postal Service considers cuts to major program in rural Alaska

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he is considering the elimination of Alaska’s bypass mail program, which ships groceries to rural communities and indirectly supports airlines in Alaska.

Pandemic presents specific challenges to rural Americans experiencing homelessness

Health services, remote learning and other resources present a challenge for rural Americans experiencing homelessness, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation receives $5 million from Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan to help small businesses recover from COVID-19

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) announced today it received a Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The community development financial institution (CDFI) will deploy the loan to small businesses in rural communities throughout the West hurt by the economic impact of COVID-19.

USPS changes create problems for voters in rural Alaska

Recent changes by the United States Postal Service (USPS) could create major obstacles for voters in rural Alaska. The changes prohibit USPS employees from acting as witnesses to absentee ballots.