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Recommendations or regulations? Unions call for stricter COIVD-19 protections
Recommendations or regulations? Unions call for stricter COIVD-19 protections
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 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
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)
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.

  • Jul 5, 2020
  • By Kristina Abbott
Kristina is a member at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Abbott)
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)
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)
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Courtesy photo | Alexandra Razor                                 Former members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kalé softball team will play an alumni game on Sunday to raise money for travel and equipment for the team.

JDHS softball team to hold alumni game

It might be the first alumni game held by the JDHS softball team.

Courtesy photo | Alexandra Razor                                 Former members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kalé softball team will play an alumni game on Sunday to raise money for travel and equipment for the team.
Here’s how much money was distributed to Alaskans on an early PFD day
Here’s how much money was distributed to Alaskans on an early PFD day
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter/EMT Jessica Skiba holds a COVID-19 test sample at the city’s drive-thru screening site at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter/EMT Jessica Skiba holds a COVID-19 test sample at the city’s drive-thru screening site at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Now’s the time to make your plan to vote

Opinion: Now’s the time to make your plan to vote

Fellow Alaskans, please make a plan for voting this fall.

  • Jul 2, 2020
  • By Luann McVey
Opinion: Now’s the time to make your plan to vote
Opinion: U.S. should end economic sanctions

Opinion: U.S. should end economic sanctions

If there were one action by which the U.S. could easily stimulate the economy, slow the spread of the coronavirus, strengthen our national security and… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2020
  • John Dunker
Opinion: U.S. should end economic sanctions
State counts 42 new coronavirus cases
State counts 42 new coronavirus cases
Weaver Delores Churchill and filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein smile outside the Gold Town Theater after a screening of “Tracing Roots,” Sunday, March 31, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)                                Weaver Delores Churchill (left), shown in this March 2019 photo with and filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, will be interviewed as part of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s virtual First Friday event. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

First Friday offers virtual and in-person arts events

Here’s your guide to Friday, July 3.

Weaver Delores Churchill and filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein smile outside the Gold Town Theater after a screening of “Tracing Roots,” Sunday, March 31, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)                                Weaver Delores Churchill (left), shown in this March 2019 photo with and filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, will be interviewed as part of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s virtual First Friday event. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)