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This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

City recommends bar patrons get tested for the coronavirus

Advisory comes amid report of 19 new cases.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count

Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count

Reaching a full count on most reservations now looks nearly impossible.

Battered by the virus, tribes race to boost census count
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to local leaders at the Alaska Municipal League’s legislative conference in this February 2020 photo. (Peter Segall/ Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy to pay $2,800 after ads found to violate ethics law

Agreement resolves allegations that his office improperly used state funds for online, printed ads.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to local leaders at the Alaska Municipal League’s legislative conference in this February 2020 photo. (Peter Segall/ Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

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

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
Opinion: The Fair Share Act is a flawed product for a flawed premise
Opinion: The Fair Share Act is a flawed product for a flawed premise
Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season

It won’t be easy, but nothing valuable ever is.

Opinion: Powerful issues are at stake this election season
This photo shows a fly infected by Cordyceps entomopathogenic fungus. There are many hijackers in the animal kingdom and some parasites alter the behavior of their hosts. (Courtesy Photo / Alejandro Santillana)
This photo shows a fly infected by Cordyceps entomopathogenic fungus. There are many hijackers in the animal kingdom and some parasites alter the behavior of their hosts. (Courtesy Photo / Alejandro Santillana)
A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska stream in August 2010. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Study: Pink salmon could prosper in warmer Arctic waters

The findings bolster reports from Alaska subsistence fishermen.

A male pink salmon fights its way up stream to spawn in a Southeast Alaska stream in August 2010. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

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

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020
Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done

“We need to ensure British Columbia follows through on its promises.”

Opinion: Mine cleanup plan is encouraging, but there’s still work to be done
Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote

Congratulations to 18 year olds as they start to exercise their civic right and responsibility.

Opinion: People turning 18 on or before Election Day should register to vote
Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Restaurants and their employees nationwide have been badly hurt by the pandemic.

Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

Living & Growing: The benefits of being slow to anger

Whoever will seek to be a peacemaker in the days ahead will be blessed.

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

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

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020
This photo shows Marla Berg, member of the 100 Women Who Care coordinator team, and Joy Lyon, Executive Director of AEYC Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Iola Young)

Thanks a million to the 100 Women Who Care Juneau

“Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude!”

This photo shows Marla Berg, member of the 100 Women Who Care coordinator team, and Joy Lyon, Executive Director of AEYC Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Iola Young)
Voting in person is going to look different this year

Voting in person is going to look different this year

Some tates are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options.

Voting in person is going to look different this year
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: There have been some questions and misinformation about pandemic-related contract

“So let’s talk straight: We had several bids, but none from an Alaskan company.”

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting in this January 2020 photo. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)
The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: The corrupting of AMHS policymaking

his a story of two Alaska governors who made bad AMHS policy decisions.

The M/V Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack

The dog suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California.

Forest Service police dog survives second stabbing attack
Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings

U.S. District Court says state’s decision isn’t discriminatory.

Judge sides with state on ballot application mailings