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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Review must be site-specific.

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Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

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Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

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Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Legislature acts as well.

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

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House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

Alaska has several PFAS contamination sites.

From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska is ready to handle coronavirus, officials say

Wash your hands. A lot.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: State responds to COVID-19

Announcement came Wednesday morning.

Gail Fenumiai, director of elections for the Alaska Division of Elections gives testimony to the Legislative Council committee on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

Better or more confusing?

State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

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State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

Keep calm and carry on.

Empire Live: City is well prepared to handle coronavirus, Assembly members say

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Empire Live: City is well prepared to handle coronavirus, Assembly members say

Live updates from the meeting.

Kake road riles residents

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Kake road riles residents

‘Not even 20 people want this road.’

Glacier Valley Elementary School Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx students Faith Contreras and Johnny Hunter, who are both Tlingit, present at the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elder’s luncheon. They collected 64 signatures at the luncheon in support of officially adding a second verse to the state song, “Alaska’s Flag.” Students say the new verse is culturally inclusive. (Courtesy Photo | Lorrie Heagy)

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Students work to add second verse to state song

Their effort isn’t flagging.

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

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House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

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Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Downtown development hits a brick wall.

Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

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Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Live updates from the Capitol.

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

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Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Leadership needs to step up.

Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

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Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

‘Grab it now.’

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

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Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the meeting.

A student walks across the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Friday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Tough road ahead for University, Johnsen says, but future is bright

Johnsen spoke in Anchorage.

Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

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Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

Campaign still in the courts.