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US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

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US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order

Wilbur Ross says the 2020 census will end Oct. 5.

85th Tribal Assembly to be all business

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85th Tribal Assembly to be all business

Abbreviated Tribal Assembly set for Thursday.

City relaxes bar, restaurant restrictions but encourages caution

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City relaxes bar, restaurant restrictions but encourages caution

The announcement was made Tuesday.

City subsidy rallies child care enrollment

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City subsidy rallies child care enrollment

Increasing in-person programs.

State reports 6 new coronavirus deaths

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State reports 6 new coronavirus deaths

State’s deadliest day comes amid unusual reporting.

Alaska readies for flu season as COVID pandemic continues

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Alaska readies for flu season as COVID pandemic continues

Get your flu vaccines and save lives, Alaska’s chief medical officer says.

City reports new cases, state announces 46th death

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City reports new cases, state announces 46th death

City and Borough of Juneau reported three new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

Gov. Mike Dunlevy speaks at a news conference on Aug. 18, 2020. (Courtesy Photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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State says additional unemployment payments are coming soon

People will receive the extra $300 payment for each week filed if eligible to receive $100 or more.

A sign seen near Twin Lakes on Sept. 17 encourages residents to wear cloth face coverings while in public. A social gathering tied to a recent cluster of cases of COVID-19 is unlikely to lead to punishment, but city officials are hopeful it may encourage people to be more cautious. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Event tied to case cluster unlikely to lead to punishments

Here’s why.

The Nutcracker is on the verge of defeat at the hands of the Mouse King in this December 2019 photo. This year would have been the 13th consecutive year Juneau Dance Theatre staged a full performance of the famous ballet, but it has been canceled because of the pandemic.(Courtesy Photo / Juneau Dance Theatre)

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Annual ballet performances canceled

A digital alternative is in the works.

Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

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Pitney wants to bring certainty back to UA

‘A merger is not being considered.’

City votes to create spending plan with federal deadline looming

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City votes to create spending plan with federal deadline looming

Still plenty of need.

City awaits results from hundreds of COVID-19 tests

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City awaits results from hundreds of COVID-19 tests

‘An all-hands-on-deck situation.’

Coach Merry Ellefson compliments runners on a job well done after a race. (Courtesy Photo / Debbie Lowenthall)

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Long-distance running meets socially distanced competition

Team spirit carries Juneau-Douglas Yadaa.at Kalé High School’s runners on where others falter.

Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?

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Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?

At this very moment a vast world exists that’s free of the coronavirus

A sign on the doors of the Alaskan Hotel and Bar in downtown Juneau letting customers know of a temporary closure. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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City announces bars to close to indoor service, restaurants require reservations

Announcement made Friday evening.

Mason John attends class with his schoolmates from Sayéik Gastineau Community School over Zoom, Sept. 3, 2020. (Courtesy photo / Marjorie John)

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Parents say new school year comes with fresh challenges

For working parents, taking part in children’s education can tax limited resources.

A screener talks to a driver at a temporary testing site outside Centennial Hall. The City and Borough of Juneau set up additional testing centers in the parking lot of Centennial Hall in downtown Juneau on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Additional sites were needed to meet high demand for testing following a advisory earlier in the week. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Drive-thru testing now available downtown

No symptoms or appointment needed but expect a wait.

Outbreak leads some bars, breweries to close

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Outbreak leads some bars, breweries to close

‘Take it seriously.’

CBJ clarifies testing recommendation

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CBJ clarifies testing recommendation

Bar patrons should get tested.