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Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

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Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

Speed or accuracy.

Visitors aren’t here now, but eventually travel from the Lower 48 without self-quarantine will be permitted. City officials said Juneau may keep that restriction past May 19. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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City leaders wait for next phase of reopening

Preparations are difficult.

Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

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Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

It could be Wednesday, or weeks.

Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

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Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

Concern remains even during a pandemic

A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

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A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

No handshakes.

Cities can’t make it on current revenues

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Cities can’t make it on current revenues

School bond relief and community assistance would be especially welcome.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Recall Dunleavy to launch mail-in signature drive

Early June is the goal.

Judge sides against Native corporations in CARES Act ruling

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Judge sides against Native corporations in CARES Act ruling

Tribes says corporations aren’t governments.

For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

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For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

Testing levels are good, cheif medical officer said.

Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Population projections run into a pandemic

State has net zero or negative growth.

Senators: Loan program refilled, terms now more favorable for seasonal businesses

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Senators: Loan program refilled, terms now more favorable for seasonal businesses

Fix for seasonal businesses.

Mindy Roggenkamp, co-owner of Franklin Street Barbers, opened her doors Friday, April 24, 2020 even though she felt concerned it was happening so soon. She’s made her own facemasks, but still has trouble finding cleaning supplies and additional personal protective equipment such as gloves and plastic face shields. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Businesses open, even if just a little

Customers need masks, too.

Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

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Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

It’s happening.

Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right: Sens. Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, all Republicans.

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Next wave of aid on its way, Alaska delegation says

No other option.

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

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Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Legislature may come back.

Limited business reopening to begin Friday

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Limited business reopening to begin Friday

State is poised for a soft reopening.

Oil production continues in Alaska even with low prices

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Oil production continues in Alaska even with low prices

Still not free at the gas station.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Alaskans are ready for life under COVID-19, Gov says

Back to semi-normal business.

Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Cannabis industry rolls along despite pandemic

It’s not all flower.

Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

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Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

When and where to open?