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Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 With the spring thaw, the Alaska Department of Transportation resumes work on Egan Drive on Friday.

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No buses, no problem: DOT gets started with construction season on quiet streets

Work is coming to downtown, Lemon Creek, and the Valley.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center, seen in this April 10, 2020 photo, has its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, according to Alaska Department of Corrections. The person who tested positive for COVID-19 is an unidentified corrections officer. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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LCCC takes action as corrections officer tests positive for coronavirus

It’s the first confirmed case in the Alaska DOC

Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School assistant principal Kristy Germain has been selected as the interim principal for Floyd Dryden Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

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Interim principal selected for Floyd Dryden

She’s a Juneau native and a veteran of the school district.

A meal distribution point in front of Riverbend Elementary School, April 7, 2020. (MIchael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau schools continue, expand student meal program

The district has served more than 16,000 meals in the last month.

The Sealaska Corporation Building at Egan Drive and Main Street as seen in June 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Sealaska Corporation creates $1 million fund for coronavirus relief

$500,000 toward dealing with immediate needs have already been disbursed.

Courtesy photo | Katy Martin                                 Katy Martin, seen here teaching at Riverbend Elementary School, is a former Riverbend teacher filling in to teach fifth-graders here remotely from Virginia.

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Teaching (very) remotely: Former Juneau teacher lends a hand from Virginia

Unsettled times lead to a unique opportunity for teacher.

Fresh produce and bread were on hand at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank on Crazy Horse Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau Community Foundation digs in to shore up food bank

Supplies are running low.

Man arrested after police respond to report of a break-in

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Man arrested after police respond to report of a break-in

He was located in a nearby car.

The City and Borough of Juneau is beginning a reconstruction project on some roads in the Mendenhall Valley, April 2, 2020. (Courtesy Art | CBJ)

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CBJ kicks off road reconstruction in the Valley

The work begins this week, release says.

No cruises till July at the earliest mean these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Stopping the bleeding: City offers interim loans for small businesses

The small loans are just to hold business over till federal aid comes online.

People pay tribute to the Woosh.ji.een Dance Group as they perform during a Celebrate Survivors gathering sponsored by Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and AWARE in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Advocacy groups concerned about possible rise in domestic violence

Resources are absolutely available for those who need them.

Lily Hope is the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s featured artist for this week’s Virtual First Friday. (Courtesy art | Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

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With physical contact forbidden, Juneau finds new ways to socialize

Life finds a way.

Kendyl Carson hoists a shot during a win against Ketchikan during the Region V Basketball Tournament. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)

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Three Juneau basketball players make all-state teams

Juneau, represent.

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

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Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

It takes less time than making a grilled cheese.

The Juneau Raptor Center received an injured adult male bald eagle rescued from Skagway on March 31, 2020. (Courtesy art | Juneau Raptor Center)

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Raptor Center still in business with new distancing rules

Please do not pick up the injured wildlife.

Alaska attorney general warns public to be wary of scams

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Alaska attorney general warns public to be wary of scams

Protect yourself and your identity in this crisis.

Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard                                 An MH-60 Jayhawk crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau on June 26, 2018.

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Coast Guard flies pump to vessel taking on water

Civilian vessels also responded to the situation.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, seen in this August 2019 photo are providing shelter for homeless people in Juneau in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent spell of cold weather. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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JACC opens for cold weather, overnight sheltering

People will be able to shelter in Centennial Hall during the day.

Hal Daugherty shows off his hood design, to be put into production at his all-volunteer Southeast Regional Personal Protective Equipment Fabrication Facility, stood up in his sterilized workspace at Capital Canvas, March 27, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents work to prevent mask shortage before it happens

They’re working to support those on the frontlines of the outbreak.

Man arrested after police say pizza delivery driver was threatened with gun

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Man arrested after police say pizza delivery driver was threatened with gun

Neither the pizza nor the driver’s money was stolen.