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Brother, can you spare some time?

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Brother, can you spare some time?

Tasks don’t have to be big.

Primary results suggest likely Legislature leadership shakeup

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Primary results suggest likely Legislature leadership shakeup

Senate president likely loses her primary.

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. Last-minute polling location changes mean Kake residents had to cast absentee ballots in Tuesday’s primary. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Village president: Polls closed in Kake by COVID-19, not politics

Voting still available in Kake.

Morning fog shrouds Douglas Island near the Douglas Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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City, state sign on to channel crossing study

No location yet.

28-pounder leads Golden North Salmon Derby

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28-pounder leads Golden North Salmon Derby

Fewer prizes this year.

Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

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Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

First fish at Douglas station delivered by man on Jet Ski

Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

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Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

Ferry crew to be tested.

Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

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Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

It could be heading our way.

Shoes stand in for protesters at Capitol

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Shoes stand in for protesters at Capitol

There’s a protest afoot.

Hundreds gathered at Marine Park in downtown Juneau on June 7, 2020, for a rally and march calling for an end to police violence and systemic racism in America. Protesters issued a number of demands at the rally, and the City and Borough of Juneau has been trying to address some of those issues.(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Racism review committee takes next step

Uncharted territory

Students at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Montessori is a private pre-school and kindergarten which has received a large number of parents looking for child care following the Juneau School District’s announcement the 2020 school year would begin mostly online, according to executive director Laura Talpey. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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With schools online, city looks for child care alternatives

Officials say there are few easy answers to looming problem.

Now home, AMHS crew member tests positive for COVID-19

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Now home, AMHS crew member tests positive for COVID-19

No additional actions needed.

A man plays bagpipes at a silent vigil commemorating the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Marine Park on Thrusday, Aug. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Silent vigil held for atomic bombing memorial

No more nukes?

Salmon derby soldiers on for 74th year

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Salmon derby soldiers on for 74th year

Socially distant derby.

No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

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No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

Staff are tested bi-monthly.

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

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Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Hopefully to open next July.

No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

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No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

Crane hit bridge underside.

UA board changes course on possible merger

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UA board changes course on possible merger

Structural changes still an option.

Governor updates travel restrictions

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Governor updates travel restrictions

Airport testing still available.

Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

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Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

Funds target schools, roads and parks.