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Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City urges governor to promote teleworking, safety at state offices

The initiatives are aimed at staunching the wounds for small businesses.

Harvey Shields, from Saxman, Alaska, leads the Cape Fox Dancers during the Grand Entrance of the Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration 2014 march from the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to Centennial Hall.This year’s Celebration has been postponed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Celebration 2020 is postponed

New dates are in 2021.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Officials say state must increase health care capacity to handle virus

State confirms 10 new COVID-19 cases statewide, including 1 in Juneau.

Juneau’s 3rd COVID-19 case confirmed

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Juneau’s 3rd COVID-19 case confirmed

Person was in close contact with other confirmed case.

Materials for remote learning are stacked outside Auke Bay Elementary School. (Courtesy photo | Juneau School District)

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Juneau schools pivot to deal with new teaching environment

Teaching remotely is a whole different animal from teaching in person.

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, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Tennessee’s Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey confirmed the state’s first case of the new coronavirus. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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Alaska announces new virus cases — mostly in Anchorage

The number of reported coronavirus cases in Alaska rose to 59.

Aa cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in Juneau’s downtown harbor in August 2017. (Michal Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Seattle cruise operations postponed indefinitely

This follows the closing of Vancouver to cruise ships.

A black bear sow attempts to open a Pacific Waste garbage container in the Bonnie Brae subdivision on Douglas Island in July 2013. Water and wasted service won’t be discontinued for Juneauites in light of the ongoing pandemic. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Waste and water utilities stop cancellations

Many organizations are allowing for slippage during the quarantine period.

City: Stop flushing things that aren’t toilet paper

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City: Stop flushing things that aren’t toilet paper

It can cause sewer lines to break.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Alaska counts its first COVID-19 death

Stay six feet apart.

Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge talks about the appointment-based drive-thru testing site located at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center for people who may have COVID-19, March 24, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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CCFR stands up appointment-based testing site

The idea is to decentralize operations from BRH.

No cruises till July at the earliest mean these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau asked to hunker down as second case confirmed

Juneau is steeling itself against a coming storm.

Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speaks to Sen. Click Bishop, R-North Pole, on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Senate passes $12 billion budget, moves to adjourn early

Put’s a strain on state savings.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire The Gym in Juneau is closed along with many other spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Worried about the Quarantine 15? Eat, sleep, and walk

Working out at home isn’t great, but it is possible.

City mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming into Juneau

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City mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming into Juneau

It started today.

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, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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Juneau has first confirmed coronavirus victim, prepares screening service

They are isolating at home and are not hospitalized.

As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures

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As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures

More cases likely to come.

Assembly postpones decision on ‘hunker down’ resolution

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Assembly postpones decision on ‘hunker down’ resolution

A long meeting leads to two decisions.

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. (Courtesy Photo | NIAID-RML via AP)

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Juneau has its first confirmed coronavirus case

CBJ shared the news Sunday night.

Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

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Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

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