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Sustainable Alaska: Reopening Alaska Responsibly

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Sustainable Alaska: Reopening Alaska Responsibly

Today, we face an all-new challenge and it’s time to work together.

As the state government allows bars to reopen beginning Friday at 25% capacity, safety concerns, unclear guidelines and widespread maintenance will prevent many of Juneau’s bars, like Imperial Billiards and Bar, pictured here, from opening up, May 7, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Bars and barbells: What reopening means for local businesses

Renovations, regulations, and readiness are all keeping most bars quiet this weekend.

Increased demand may put capacity to the test

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Increased demand may put capacity to the test

Opening many services may over-stress testing capability.

Wary but accepting, city leaders mull reopening

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Wary but accepting, city leaders mull reopening

There are concerns about gatherings and bars.

Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening

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Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening

Social distancing is still a must.

Uncertain financial picture not expected to stop cruise line’s waterfront purchase

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Uncertain financial picture not expected to stop cruise line’s waterfront purchase

Trying to stay afloat.

Juneau residents gather at the Gold Town Nickelodeons pop-up drive-in theatre to watch Star Wars: A New Hope on Star Wars Day, May 4, 2020. Screenings at the temporary outdoor theater will continue this week. (Christopher Miller | csmphotos.com)

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Juneau celebrates Star Wars, stays far, far away

Crowds cheered the sci-fi classic from their cars.

A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

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A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

No handshakes.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Friday, April 10, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Opinion: It’s time for Alaska to safely reopen

We must normalize this new normal to ensure our economic future.

A special quarantine tent set up outside Bartlett Regional Hospital’s emergency room on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Hospital changes visitor policy

It coincides with resumption of elective procedures.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire file                                 Jan Reece, outreach/training specialist for Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition, holds up a card with contact information for suicide prevention resources after a screening of “The S-Word” at Gold Town Theater in March 2019.

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Making your house safe can save a life, Suicide Coalition says

Alcohol and firearms are present in most suicides in Alaska.

The Juneau Family Health and Birth Center, April 28, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Special delivery? Juneau home birth center poised to take up slack from hospital

Could be an option for those who want to avoid taking resources or exposure to the coronavirus.

For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

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For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

Testing levels are good, cheif medical officer said.

Ferries will receive $10M in federal relief funding

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Ferries will receive $10M in federal relief funding

It’s a cut of the state’s COVID-19 money.

Mindy Roggenkamp, co-owner of Franklin Street Barbers, cuts hair while wearing her personal protective equipment on Friday, April 24, 2020. She already has reservations booked two weeks ahead, but under the new regulations only one barber can be working in their shop at a time. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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City plotting its own course forward as state eases off restrictions

Some businesses are easing open as the state throttles back regulations.

One building remains busy during quiet time

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One building remains busy during quiet time

They’re processing tests.

Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

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Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

It’s happening.

Courtesy Photo | Erin Pratt                                 Erin Pratt (top left), an ICU nurse in a hospital outside of New York City, is one of the many people Juneau at the forefront of the coronavirus crisis.

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FOMO to exhaustion: Juneau locals at forefront of pandemic across country

Medical professionals from Juneau are digging in nationwide

Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right: Sens. Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, all Republicans.

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Next wave of aid on its way, Alaska delegation says

No other option.

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

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Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Legislature may come back.