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State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions

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State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.

Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

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Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

“It’s not about you, it’s you being part of this group.”

Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

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Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

Not fizzling out.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire An UnCruise vessel sits tied up on Juneau’s waterfront on Monday, June 22, 2020. UnCruise and other small cruise ship lines are planning limited voyages to Alaska for the end of summer. That has some local officials worried about how they might handle a health crisis, and considering how they can boost the economy.

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Smaller cruise lines plan Southeast voyages as case count rises

Small communities, big decisions.

City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says

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City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says

Juneau’s Great Society?

Polarizing Petition: Hundreds call for statue’s removal

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Polarizing Petition: Hundreds call for statue’s removal

But not everyone wants to see Seward leave spot near Capitol.

After long night of listening, long road ahead

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After long night of listening, long road ahead

More discussions are needed, city officials say.

Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

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Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

No excuse absentee ballots.

A caravan of union workers and their supporters drive through downtown Juneau on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, as part of a nation protest in support of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Union members caravan for worker protections

The did have a great big convoy.

Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau

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Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau

Republicans are wary.

New New Deal? City announces jobs program

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New New Deal? City announces jobs program

An Alaskan’s opportunity.

She’s not moving at a glacial pace

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She’s not moving at a glacial pace

Meet the new director.

State releases PFD amount

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State releases PFD amount

Covid causes early payments.

Juneau a testing hub? Assembly to consider buying testing machine

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Juneau a testing hub? Assembly to consider buying testing machine

It would mean more local testing control.

A fishing vessel is drawfed by the Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl in Juneau’s downtown harbor in September 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State shares results of Juneau air quality study

More monitoring is expected this year.

Assembly votes for no tax hike and a reduced budget

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Assembly votes for no tax hike and a reduced budget

Flat taxes, flat budget.

Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

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Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

Cases are clustered

Courtesy Image | CDC This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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State reports 11th COVID-19 death

Report comes along with rise in cases.

Presidential candidate sees Alaskans as a natural fit

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Presidential candidate sees Alaskans as a natural fit

Could third party be first choice?

University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system

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University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system

Cuts, mergers and reductions.