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This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance for Tuesday, Dec. 29

The most recent state and local numbers.

Caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Quakers ask for support and advocacy in opposition to ANWR drilling

By Laura Herman

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, the top U.S. public health agency said that coronavirus can spread greater distances through the air than 6 feet, particularly in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials continued to say such spread is uncommon, and current social distancing guidelines still make sense. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance for Monday, Dec. 28

The most recent state and local numbers.

Springtails are non-insect arthropod. Most springtails can hop about using a forked appendage on the abdomen. They are among several arthropods that are active in the snow. (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong)

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On The Trails: Wandering woodpeckers and active arthropods

By Mary F. Willson

An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka pose with the family they rescued about an hour earlier from Yamani Islets, Dec. 25, 2020. The aircrew hoisted all four family members to safety after their boat capsized. (Courtesy Photo / Coast Guard Air Station Sitka)

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Coast Guard rescues 4 near Sitka on Christmas

“We want to stress the importance of letting people know where you are going on the water…”

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Letters to the Editor

Opinion: I hope senators ccontinue work on clean energy

Trillion Trees Act and more.

(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion

Opinion: Governor’s DHSS plan offers chance for API improvement

We can have a higher standard for psychiatric patient care.

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Opinion

Opinion: This planet is all we have

It’s why I oppose drilling in ANWR

Capital City Fire/Rescue Community Community Assistance Response and Emergency Services manager Joe Mischler talks about the appointment-based drive-thru testing site located at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center for possible coronavirus patients, March 24, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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City to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing

It will be available Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

Neighbors

Thank you letters for Dec. 27, 2020

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

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Neighbors

Juneau students earn academic honors

Recognitions for Dec. 27, 2020.

Goodbye, 2020. Good riddance, more likely. We had such high hopes for you—you were supposed to be this shiny new year to start off a new decade.

Neighbors

Gimme a Smile: Goodbye and good riddance to 2020

We all have high hopes for the year 2021. It’s got to be better than this past year.

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Neighbors

Living & Growing: Finding hope at Christmas

By the Rev. Dan Wiese

It is now and always will be a police car. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Friday, Dec. 25, 2020

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

A law enforcement member walks past damage from an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (AP Photo / Mark Humphrey)

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Police: Suspicious blast wounds 3 in Nashville on Christmas

Nashville Mayor John Cooper said the city was lucky that the number of injuries was limited.

It is now and always will be a police car. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

In low light, it is important to get close. On another overcast day in Juneau, I sighted a young black bear cub up a tree taking a nap while mom grazed. I was able to pull over, turn off my car, get out and take a show with my Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 70-200, 1/250, F2.8 and ISO 800. (Courtesy Photo / Heather Holt)

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Focal Point: How to nail low-light photos

In Southeast Alaska, you have to learn to shoot when the skies are gray.

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Opinion

Opinion: The ghosts of Christmas past

A positive attitude and willingness to help our neighbors will speed our recovery.

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Opinion

Opinion: Lessons from the year of fantasy politics

And you may ask yourself, ‘How did we get here?’

Santa Claus waves to Juneau residents who gathered—at a distance—to watch a holiday parade on Dec. 19. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Photos: It looks a lot like Christmas in Juneau

Sights from this holiday season.