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The Juneau Police Department has commemorative badges, left, for officers that requested them for the 50th anniversary of the unification of Juneau and Douglas. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Police Department)

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JPD officers wear special badges for 50th anniversary of Juneau’s unification

The badges are authorized for wear until the end of the year.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center has sailed on without a case of coronavirus since a mid-April outbreak that infected 11 staff. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Prison superintendent talks staying safe as pandemic continues

After a mid-spring outbreak, LCCC hasn’t had any confirmed cases.

Ferry crew confirmed clear of coronavirus

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Ferry crew confirmed clear of coronavirus

The 47 crew were tested and all showed negative.

‘Stitch,’ a juvenile bald eagle, was rescued by Juneau Raptor Center with a chest wound on Aug. 13 and transferred to the Alaska Raptor Center. He’s currently recovering from surgery, and the ARC specialists are optimistic, said JRC general manager Kathy Benner. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Raptor Center)

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Juneau Raptor Center dealing with rain of injured eagles

Eight raptor casualties in a matter of weeks is a worrisome spike.

Morning fog shrouds Douglas Island near the Douglas Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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City, state sign on to channel crossing study

No location yet.

28-pounder leads Golden North Salmon Derby

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28-pounder leads Golden North Salmon Derby

Fewer prizes this year.

Courtesy photo / Shari Paul                                 Americorps members participate in a videoconference with program coordinator Shari Paul during their orientation.

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Bumper crop of Americorps members join Juneau

The 13 members are focused heavily on early childhood education.

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. United States Postal Service workers in Juneau will not be able to act as witnesses for absentee ballots. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Primary Elections: Where to vote

Masks required in Juneau.

Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Sector Juneau CO urges teamwork, safety in strange times

The Coast Guard works with its partners to get the job done.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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City reports 13 new cases

Statewide, over 100 reported.

Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

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Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

First fish at Douglas station delivered by man on Jet Ski

Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

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Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

Ferry crew to be tested.

95 new COVID case, DHSS reports

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95 new COVID case, DHSS reports

7 cases in kids under 10.

Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

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Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

It could be heading our way.

This composite image shows both the Alaska State, Library, Archives and Museum and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Both have made adjustments to a relatively tourism-free summer. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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No tourists means loss and opportunities for museums

The Alaska State Museum usually gets more than 15,000 guests over summer. This year, it’s 500.

UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Aug. 4 after a passenger received positive coronavirus test results. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Rapid testing essential to future of industry, UnCruise CEO says

With the ability to quarantine guests before boarding, the industry could ensure clean boats.

Coast Guardsmen aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk rescued a boy injured hiking near Haines on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy photo / U.S. Coast Guard

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Coast Guard rescues injured boy hiking near Haines

It’s the Coast Guard’s 31st rescue since June.

JPD arrest man wanted in Kansas for child pornography charge

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JPD arrest man wanted in Kansas for child pornography charge

He’s being held without bail, soon to be extradited.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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19 employees at mine near Juneau test positive for coronavirus

News came Wednesday evening.

Lawyers want investigation of police shooting reopened

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Lawyers want investigation of police shooting reopened

Attorneys say new evidence merits reexamination of previously cleared officer.