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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 cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Monday, Feb. 8

The most recent state and local numbers.

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 cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Tuesday, Feb. 9

The most recent state and local numbers.

”What if the Recall Dunleavy group has no intention of forcing a special election?” writes Win Gruening. “Instead, what if it is using the recall to influence the 2022 regular election with anonymous donors thereby avoiding pesky APOC disclosure rules? If so, recall advocates should be careful what they wish for.” (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Is the Dunleavy recall opening Pandora’s Box?

What if the Recall Dunleavy group has no intention of forcing a special election?

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Neighbors

Living & Growing: He died in faith

He expected to die, not pass away. It is time for us to mourn his death and celebrate…

Koren Bosworth (Courtesy Photo / Brian Wallace for Juneau's Climate Change Solutionists)

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Juneau’s Climate Change Solutionists: Preserving Wetlands and Peatlands with Koren Bosworth

We in Juneau might wonder if every day is wetlands day.

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Sustainable Alaska: Crossing this pandemic’s finish line will take team work

We need to hold out just a little while longer.

An election official lays out more “I voted” stickers on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Stickers for the 2020 general election featured designs by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Diminishing access to voting is wrong

Your intentions are clear, and ours will be felt by you at the polls.

Has it always been a police car. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

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

The Mendenhall Glacier is devoid of tourists in this January 2021 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Random chats with strangers show shared humanity

COVID-19 has limited travel, so here are some stories from the past.

Death Notices

Death Notice: Dorothy Williams

Dorothy Pauline Williams, 55, of Juneau and formerly of Sitka died Jan. 30, 2021.

In this Dec. 24 photo, Arsenio “Pastor” Credo receives the Moderna coronavirus vaccine from nurse Courtney Taber at the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium’s Ethel Lund Medical Center. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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City and Borough of Juneau seeks seniors for potential early vaccination

Leftover vaccine doses are expected.

This Jan. 8, 2021, photo shows the Alaska State Capitol. The Alaska Senate on Wednesday OK’d a resolution that would allow remote voting, if necessary, during the pandemic. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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State senate approves remote voting resolution

Presiding officers could OK attending session via videoconference.

Has it always been a police car. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021

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

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Opinion: The shopping cart parable

In my view, the most fundamental measure of a society is how we treat each other…

After weeks of nearly omnipresent rain, there have recently been blue skies in Juneau. This photo shows Auke Lake on a recent sunny day. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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On the Trails: January bricolage

Odds and ends from under clear skies.

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 cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Tuesday, Feb. 2

The most recent state and local numbers.

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 cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Wednesday, Feb. 3

The most recent state and local numbers.

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Report: Alaska AG quit after reports of sexual misconduct

Resignation came while news organizations prepared report detailing sexual misconduct allegations.

FILE - 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 cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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COVID at a glance for Monday, Feb. 1

The most recent state and local numbers.

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Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Equal rights can’t wait

It’s time for the Equal Rights Amendment to become law.