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This July 2019 photo shows some of over 2,000 backpacks that were given away to students throughout Southeast Alaska through Tlingit and Haida’s Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Department. This year in order to help accommodate virtual learning, when backpacks are distributed, they will come with Google Chromebooks. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Back to school backpack program goes high tech

The program has adapted to distanced learning as coronavirus shows no signs of slowing.

This July 2019 photo shows some of over 2,000 backpacks that were given away to students throughout Southeast Alaska through Tlingit and Haida’s Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Department. This year in order to help accommodate virtual learning, when backpacks are distributed, they will come with Google Chromebooks. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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.

  • Jul 8, 2020
  • By Keenan Miller
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
Counting CARES: Assembly examines planned use of funds
Counting CARES: Assembly examines planned use of funds
Gov. Mike Dunleavy wears a bandana while speaking at a June 30 press conference. (Courtesy Photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

State reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

Lowest case count involving Alaskans in days.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy wears a bandana while speaking at a June 30 press conference. (Courtesy Photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
The Juneau School District is evaluating its strategy for beginning the school year in seven weeks as the coronavirus continues to be present in Alaska and the United States. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District is evaluating its strategy for beginning the school year in seven weeks as the coronavirus continues to be present in Alaska and the United States. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
A freezer was stolen from a Lemon Creek apartment early Sunday while the victim was home. (Unsplash | NRD)

Freezer stolen from Lemon Creek residence

With a suspect at large, it’s not a cold case.

A freezer was stolen from a Lemon Creek apartment early Sunday while the victim was home. (Unsplash | NRD)
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
Permits are next step for social service campus
Permits are next step for social service campus
Perseverance Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

California man dies after fall while hiking Perseverance Trail

The man slipped and fell several feet, striking his head on a rock.

Perseverance Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bald eagle rescued on Fourth of July

Bald eagle rescued on Fourth of July

Injured but conscious, the raptor will get treatment in Sitka.

Bald eagle rescued on Fourth of July
Police have arrested 32-year-old James Nicholas Cook ion Monday afternoon, shown in this photo, following a search. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Juneau police arrrest man wanted following July 4 incident

He was wanted in connection to an assault and for parole violation.

Police have arrested 32-year-old James Nicholas Cook ion Monday afternoon, shown in this photo, following a search. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
4 injured in car crash Sunday near Fred Meyer

4 injured in car crash Sunday near Fred Meyer

The cars were totalled but the injuries weren’t considered serious.

4 injured in car crash Sunday near Fred Meyer
Jude Winchell, 3, takes in a parade from ontop of Cory Winchell’s shoulders, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Parade held in Mendenhall Valley

People young and old participate in, attend event.

Jude Winchell, 3, takes in a parade from ontop of Cory Winchell’s shoulders, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee removes his mask as he begins a news conference Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo | Mark Humphrey)

Governors stress ‘personal responsibility’ over virus orders

A message of personal responsibility over statewide requirements has been a consistent approach.

  • Jul 4, 2020
  • By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee removes his mask as he begins a news conference Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo | Mark Humphrey)
Courtesy Photo | Kyle Joly                                 Caribou cross the Kobuk River in northwestern Alaska.

Meet Alaska’s long-distance champions

They log thousands of miles each year.

Courtesy Photo | Kyle Joly                                 Caribou cross the Kobuk River in northwestern Alaska.
Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets

Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets

Recent evidence suggests evidence debilitating fear of Trump’s twittering thumbs.

  • Jul 4, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Fear of president’s immature tweets
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Alaska State Troopers and the Department of Public Safety are investigating a series of five domestic-violence connected murders across rural Alaska in late Junea and early July. (Public Domain | RadioKAOS)
Alaska State Troopers and the Department of Public Safety are investigating a series of five domestic-violence connected murders across rural Alaska in late Junea and early July. (Public Domain | RadioKAOS)