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This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Friday Feb. 19

The most recent state and local numbers.

A City and Borough of Juneau minibus crashed into a guardrail on Egan Drive near Twin Lakes for reasons unknown on Feb. 15, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Bus crash possibly caused by mechanical failures

No injuries occurred, but the bus is likely totalled.

Members of the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs task force arrested a Juneau resident for the possession of methamphetamines worth more than $50,000 on Friday. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Anti-drug task force arrests Juneau resident, seizes meth worth more than $50,000

The arrest was made Friday.

A Juneau Tours minibus crashed into a guardrail on Egan Drive near Twin Lakes for reasons unknown on Feb. 15, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Bus crashes near Twin Lakes; no injuries

The cause is unknown at this time.

Juneau’s Salvation Army thrift store, shown here on Feb. 12, 2021, has been glanced but not stopped by the pandemic, a Salvation Army officer said. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Secondhand stores hang tough amid pandemic

Demand hasn’t yet outrun the charity of Juneau residents.

An avid gardener and long-time Juneau resident, Judy Hauck, holds a yogurt container with lettuce. Using a basic shop light and empty yogurt containers, she's been growing greens inside her home this winter. ((Courtesy Photo/ Judy Hauck)

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Grow her own way: Inside gardening provides homegrown produce despite cold and snow

Microgreens and summer vegetables thrive on North Douglas this winter.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star arrived in Juneau Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, to resupply from extended operations in the Arctic over the winter. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Last of its kind: America’s sole heavy icebreaker arrives in Juneau

She doesn’t know any jokes but she’s still pretty good at breaking the ice.

The new Glory Hall, under construction near the airport, is proceeding smoothly towards completion on Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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New Glory Hall construction running on time, on target

The new shelter squeezed lots of work in ahead of much of this winter’s foul weather.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Friday, Feb. 12

The most recent state and local numbers.

Juneau City Hall. On Thursday night, assembly members voted to add money to the Household and Individual Assistance programs and make the eligibility requirements more restrictive. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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CBJ allocates more money for individual assistance programs

The funding boost comes with tighter eligibility requirements.

Bartlett Regional Hospital infection preventionist Charlee Gribbon prepares vaccines during a clinic at Centennial Hall on Feb. 11, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau vaccination clinic opens to new eligibility tier

Juneau’s rolling up its sleeves and getting down to business.

Capital City Fire/Rescue recently distributed challenge coins as a thank you to the emergency workers and staff who assisted with COVID-19 testing at the Juneau International Airport from March 2020 until Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, state contractor Capstone took over airport testing. (Courtesy Photo/City and Borough of Juneau)

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COVID-19 testing continues at the airport under new management

Capstone takes over efforts from CBJ and CCFR

The Juneau Police Department arrested a man after a brief chase across a rooftop on Feb. 9, 2021, in connection with a vehicle theft several weeks ago. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Police arrest man after rooftop chase near airport

The arrest was connected to a vehicle theft several weeks ago.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Wednesday, Feb. 10

The most recent state and local numbers.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML)

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COVID at a glance for Thursday, Feb. 11

The most recent state and local numbers.

MV LeConte docks at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal with the MV Tazlina in the background on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. The LeConte was present in Juneau when a bomb threat was made against it Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, according to the Juneau Police Department. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Police arrest 1 after bomb threat at ferry terminal

No bomb was located, a JPD spokesperson said.

This composite photo shows Kristy Germain and Stacy Diouf, two long-serving Juneau educators, who have been acting as interim principals at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School and Floyd Dryden Middle School, respectively. Recently, they were both named to their positions permanently. (Juneau Empire File and Courtesy Photo)

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Long-serving Juneau educators named to permanent administrative posts

New principals named for Sayéik: Gastineau Community School and Floyd Dryden Middle School.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here speaking in this Aug. 11, 2020 file photo, will be holding a news conference this evening at 5 p.m. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Watch: Governor holds COVID-19 news conference

Live at 5 p.m.

A sign stands near the Auke Village Recreation Area, which is part of the Tongass National Forest. During the first few weeks of Joe Biden's presidency, he's issued several executive orders related to conservation. SEACC is hosting a webinar series to help people in Southeast Alaska learn more about how executive orders during the first 100 days of Biden's presidency might affect The Tongass National Forest and other issues related to climate change. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Webinar series explores climate change in Southeast Alaska and national politics

SEACC to host monthly Climate Conversations through May.

Alaska State Troopers and local law enforcement agencies in Ketchikan arrested a woman on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 in possession of more than a quarter of a million dollars worth of drugs at the Ketchikan International Airport. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Troopers seize over $250,000 in heroin, opioids in Ketchikan

Troopers and local law enforcement working in concert made the arrest.