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The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet this and next week to select an interim president. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet this and next week to select an interim president. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Gavel (Courtesy photo)

Judge hears arguments in virus relief aid case

A state judge will hear arguments over whether to block federal COVID-19 relief to small businesses.

Gavel (Courtesy photo)
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)

State counts 49 new COVID-19 cases

46 residents were among the total.

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)
Opinion: Defending law and order and defunding the police

Opinion: Defending law and order and defunding the police

It’s possible to believe some police reform is necessary and empathize with and support the police.

Opinion: Defending law and order and defunding the police
Police calls for Thursday, July 9, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, July 9, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, July 9, 2020
“Cassiopeia’s Quest-Revelation” is a collection of historical fiction by Jerry Smetzer. (Courtesy Photo | Jerry Smetzer)

Writers’ Weir: ‘Rebirth’

An excerpt of a historical fiction piece by Jerry Smetzer.

“Cassiopeia’s Quest-Revelation” is a collection of historical fiction by Jerry Smetzer. (Courtesy Photo | Jerry Smetzer)

Death Notice: Dwight Shumway

Dwight Ramon “Ray” Shumway, 88, died June 10, 2020 in Prosser, Washington.

This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (NIAID/National Institutes of Health via AP)
This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (NIAID/National Institutes of Health via AP)
Opinion: Please, Juneau, wear your masks

Opinion: Please, Juneau, wear your masks

I wear my mask for you.

Opinion: Please, Juneau, wear your masks
Planet Alaska: The art of salmon

Planet Alaska: The art of salmon

There’s an art to knowing salmon and your fishing gear.

Planet Alaska: The art of salmon
Police calls for Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, July 8, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Twice-told tales — Juneau style

Twice-told tales — Juneau style

This essay brings together a few of the special stories from our little expeditions over the years.

Twice-told tales — Juneau style
Police calls for Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, July 7, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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)
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)
Photos: Neighborhoods hold Fourth of July parades
Photos: Neighborhoods hold Fourth of July parades
Opinion: Southeast Community Services Center strengthens Juneau

Opinion: Southeast Community Services Center strengthens Juneau

The need for improved services in Juneau is real.

Opinion: Southeast Community Services Center strengthens Juneau
Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Abbott)

Living & Growing: Kristina vs. God…The saga continues

I often forget that God knows best.

Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Abbott)
Police calls for Sunday, July 5, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, July 5, 2020

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Police calls for Sunday, July 5, 2020
Thank you letters for July 5, 2020

Thank you letters for July 5, 2020

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

Thank you letters for July 5, 2020
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State reports 55 new cases, 1 death

Now more active cases than recoveries.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)