Murkowski to address graduation, virtually

Sen. Lisa Murkowski will speak at Haines School’s virtual graduation ceremony later this month.

In late April, Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Johnson issued a memo with Department of Health and Social Services-approved guidelines for graduation ceremonies throughout the state. The guidelines specify that in-person graduations must be limited to groups of fewer than 20 people, and those present must wear masks and refrain from physical interactions.

In recent weeks, a handful of students have participated…