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The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Filing seeks hold on Alaska business aid pending changes

He contends the money should be spent according to “defined standards.”

City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says

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City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says

Juneau’s Great Society?

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)

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State reports 6 new cases for residents

4 nonresidents test positive in Southeast, according to report.

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)

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State reports more than 20 new COVID-19 cases

The state reported Saturday 21 new cases of COVID-19 involving Alaskans.

State reports 12 new cases statewide, 1 new locally

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State reports 12 new cases statewide, 1 new locally

There’s a wait time for test results.

Ketchikan warns virus spread possible after quarantine break

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Ketchikan warns virus spread possible after quarantine break

A person who didn’t follow quarantine procedures created the possibility of community spread.

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)

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State reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, 1 in Juneau

Four new cases in Southeast.

Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

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Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

No excuse absentee ballots.

Survey sheds light on what worries Alaska’s fishermen

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Survey sheds light on what worries Alaska’s fishermen

Survey says…

New New Deal? City announces jobs program

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New New Deal? City announces jobs program

An Alaskan’s opportunity.

State reports 29 new COVID-19 cases

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State reports 29 new COVID-19 cases

A new single-day record.

The Friendship Terrace assisting level center, as seen on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. A part of the Homer Senior Citizens Senior Center, Friendship Terrace reported two staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on June 10, and that a resident tested positive on Friday. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Resident in Homer assisted living home tests positive for COVID-19

Total number of COVID-19 cases in Homer up to 29

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. Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported Thursday two new COVID-19 cases for Juneau. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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State reports 2 new COVID-19 cases for Juneau

They’re under investigation.

A plan is being refined to use CARES Act funds to help feed Juneau’s food-insecure residents, such as the patrons of the Glory Hall. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Proposal would ‘set the table’ to address community hunger

The plan would give business to local restaurants.

Juneau a testing hub? Assembly to consider buying testing machine

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Juneau a testing hub? Assembly to consider buying testing machine

It would mean more local testing control.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Traveler tested at airport tests positive for COVID-19

They are isolating.

Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

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Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

Cases are clustered

Courtesy Image | CDC This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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State reports 11th COVID-19 death

Report comes along with rise in cases.

City and Borough of Juneau Beth Weldon delivers opening remarks during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting at Centennial Hall, Sept. 12, 2019. After recovering from COVID-19, Weldon encourages people to get tested for the illness, if they have new symptoms, even if the symptoms are mild. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Mayor recovers from COVID-19, emphasizes importance of testing

She was case No. 32, city says.

Morgan Fawcett of Woosh.ji.een of Juneau dances in the Grand Entrance for Celebration 2018 along Willoughby Avenue on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Sealaska’s Celebration is virtually ready to begin

Celebration is scheduled to resume in-person next year.