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State reports 151 new cases, 1 death

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State reports 151 new cases, 1 death

No new cases reported by state in Juneau.

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, arrive at the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol to resume talks on a COVID-19 relief bill, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks

It’s a busy weekend.

Opinion: COVID-19, terrorism and the politics of fearmongering

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Opinion: COVID-19, terrorism and the politics of fearmongering

It’s about how quickly the virus spreads after someone unknowingly transmits it.

People walk near Nugget Falls Thursday, July 30, 2020. A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River through 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. As water levels rise, recreation sites near the glacier may be hazardous or inaccessible. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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National Weather Service issues flood warning for Mendenhall Glacier area

It’s in effect until Saturday morning.

Police calls for Friday, July 31, 2020

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Police calls for Friday, July 31, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

This gastropod has appeal

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This gastropod has appeal

Banana slugs ooze all over Alaska.

This undated photo shows members of the Rorem family. (Courtesy Photo / Laura and Larry Rorem)

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Opinion: Our experiences with both racism and white privilege

Suburban Detroit 1982: “Mom, my History teacher is prejudice and giving me C’s instead of A’s. He treats…

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, talks to the media about his nomination for Speaker of the House in this February 2019 photo. Knopp died July, 31, in a plane crash near his home town. (Michael Penn/ Juneau Empire File)

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State Rep. Gary Knopp killed in plane crash

Developing story

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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City reports 1 new case, state 114

One death removed from the total.

Dr. Al Gross is an undated photo provided by the campaign. Gross has gained national attention as a strong contender to oust incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan in the 2020 Senate race. (Courtesy photo | Dr. Al Gross for U.S. Senate)

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Anti-Trump group ad supports Gross for Senate

Lincoln Project enters the fray.

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Our elected officials should support the Vote Safe Act

It is the only American thing to do.

The Tongass National Forest sign seen en route to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Federal policy change sparks debate over Tongass

Critics and proponents are debating the merits of changes to federal environmental policy, including the effects on management…

Police calls for Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, July 30, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

New takes on annual programs and brand new projects are in Perseverance Theatre’s future, said the theater’s artistic director Leslie Ishii in a video interview. (Peter Segall | Juneau Epire)

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Perseverance Theatre reveals first show of upcoming season

Playing the field and “World of Warcraft.”

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Sealaska Heritage Institute, university partner for new degree program

An Associate of Arts with an emphasis on Northwest Coast arts.

Maleah Wenzel, physical distance harvests fireweed with Vivian Mork. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ / For the Capital City Weekly)

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Planet Alaska: The lóol always knows

Fired up about fireweed.

Jokes aside, August is a pretty special month in Southeast Alaska and it is probably Jeff Lund’s favorite. If you disagree, that’s fine. (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

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Southeast Alaska’s best month is right around the corner

The totally non-biased data is in: August is the most desired month in Southeast Alaska.

Opinion: Past the tipping point

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Opinion: Past the tipping point

In a recent Empire opinion piece, I asked if the Grand Old Party had simply lost their way…

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Young and old should stay home and vote

I will be voting from college 3,000 miles away from home.

Alaska GOP lawmakers seek to unseat Republican Rep. Eastman

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Alaska GOP lawmakers seek to unseat Republican Rep. Eastman

Members of the House Republican minority campaigned for his GOP primary opponent.