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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed
Review must be site-specific.

Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Review must be site-specific.
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.

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

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Legislature acts as well.

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

Capitol Live: State responds to COVID-19

Announcement came Wednesday morning.

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

Alaska is ready to handle coronavirus, officials say

Wash your hands. A lot.

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)
House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals

Alaska has several PFAS contamination sites.

House bill could put regulations on PFAS chemicals
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)

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

Better or more confusing?

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

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

Live updates from the meeting.

Empire Live: City is well prepared to handle coronavirus, Assembly members say
State, local and federal governments working on coronavirus containment, Gov says

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

Keep calm and carry on.

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

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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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel
Kake road riles residents

Kake road riles residents

‘Not even 20 people want this road.’

Kake road riles residents
House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.

House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD
Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD
Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement

Downtown development hits a brick wall.

Developer pushes back project, cites parking requirement
Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Leadership needs to step up.

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership
Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

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

‘Grab it now.’

Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes
Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the meeting.

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum
A student walks across the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Friday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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

Johnsen spoke in Anchorage.

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