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Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

A “hunker down” order and more are on the agenda for Sunday.

Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting
Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Let’s help those who are taking a bigger hit than we are.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • By Ken Koelsch
Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement

No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement

Inaccurate texts are circulating.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina

Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina

A viral storm is coming.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Dunleavy announces economic stimulus, legislators try to rush budget
Dunleavy announces economic stimulus, legislators try to rush budget
The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

Doctor visits and tests before COVID test.

COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly
An Alaska Airlines cargo/passenger jet lifts off from the Juneau International Airport in this December 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
An Alaska Airlines cargo/passenger jet lifts off from the Juneau International Airport in this December 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing

Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing

We need to work together, not blame each other for a problem that’s nearly as old as our state.

  • Mar 20, 2020
  • By Bill Thomas
Opinion: Ferry solutions require cooperation, not finger-pointing
A hospital worker sets up a curbside testing area for people showing symptoms after potential contact with the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News via AP)

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A hospital worker sets up a curbside testing area for people showing symptoms after potential contact with the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Dustin Safranek | Ketchikan Daily News via AP)
Without changes, GOP lawmakers see little reason to vote for supplemental budget
Without changes, GOP lawmakers see little reason to vote for supplemental budget
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces the state of Alaska has its first positive case of the new coronavirus, during a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state

State working with federal authorities.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces the state of Alaska has its first positive case of the new coronavirus, during a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
AEL&P temporarily suspends late fees, disconnections

AEL&P temporarily suspends late fees, disconnections

The company is looking to ease a fraught time for everyone.

AEL&P temporarily suspends late fees, disconnections
Workmen install a Foodland IGA sign at their downtown store on in August 2016. Foodland and other local grocers are reserving hours for people especially vulnerable to COVID-19. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Workmen install a Foodland IGA sign at their downtown store on in August 2016. Foodland and other local grocers are reserving hours for people especially vulnerable to COVID-19. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Matthew Quinto, a Thunder Mountain High School student, takes a shot at the one-foot high kick as members of Juneau’s Native Youth Olympic team compete against Whitehorse’s Team Yukon in a traditional games competition over livestreaming video at the University of Alaska Southeast rec center on March 17, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Matthew Quinto, a Thunder Mountain High School student, takes a shot at the one-foot high kick as members of Juneau’s Native Youth Olympic team compete against Whitehorse’s Team Yukon in a traditional games competition over livestreaming video at the University of Alaska Southeast rec center on March 17, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

COVID-19 closings: Public facilities close to limit spread of the virus

Libraries, schools, pools and more.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy

Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy

Economic burden of flattening coronavirus curve shouldn’t be shouldered solely by private businesses.

  • Mar 19, 2020
  • By Win Gruening
Opinion: Flattening the curve will flatten the economy
Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.

Coping with Covid-19

“When your release reminds you of how bad things are, it’s not a release.”

Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.