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Shoes stand in for protesters at Capitol

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Shoes stand in for protesters at Capitol

There’s a protest afoot.

Hundreds gathered at Marine Park in downtown Juneau on June 7, 2020, for a rally and march calling for an end to police violence and systemic racism in America. Protesters issued a number of demands at the rally, and the City and Borough of Juneau has been trying to address some of those issues.(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Racism review committee takes next step

Uncharted territory

Tribal Emergency Operations Center responds to crisis across Southeast

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Tribal Emergency Operations Center responds to crisis across Southeast

The Tribal Emergency Operations Center is looking out for nearly 35,000 tribal citizens.

Sayéik: Gastineau Community School, seen in this May 4, 2020, photo, has a new interim principal, Juneau School District announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Interim principal named for Sayéik: Gastineau Community School

Sayéik: Gastineau Community School has a new interim principal, Juneau School District announced.

Students at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Montessori is a private pre-school and kindergarten which has received a large number of parents looking for child care following the Juneau School District’s announcement the 2020 school year would begin mostly online, according to executive director Laura Talpey. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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With schools online, city looks for child care alternatives

Officials say there are few easy answers to looming problem.

Now home, AMHS crew member tests positive for COVID-19

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Now home, AMHS crew member tests positive for COVID-19

No additional actions needed.

An MH-60 Jayhawk from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka conducts a training flight on Dec. 11, 2006. (U.S. Coast Guard photo / Petty Officer 1st Class William Greer)

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Coast Guard medevacs fisherman near Sitka

Foul weather initially interfered with the rescue

Salmon derby soldiers on for 74th year

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Salmon derby soldiers on for 74th year

Socially distant derby.

A bear broke into a pizza delivery car Friday morning, chasing the sweet scent. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Pizza)

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Bear breaks into car chasing scent of pizza

The interior was shredded, but it’s already getting fixed

No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

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No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

Staff are tested bi-monthly.

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

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UnCruise guests quarantined, undergoing tests

UnCruise is paying for quarantine lodging, meals, and testing.

No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

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No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

Crane hit bridge underside.

CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

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CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

It’s being investigated as an arson.

Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

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Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

A crowd gathered to watch, and all on-duty officers were called in

UA board changes course on possible merger

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UA board changes course on possible merger

Structural changes still an option.

The Wilderness Adventurer returned to Juneau after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. There were 66 people, 36 guests and 30 crew members, on board the ship. The canceled trip by UnCruise was the first of the season. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s first cruise of the year ends after positive COVID-19 test

The ship didn’t make port anywhere else, and crew and passengers are now quarantined.

The site of Juneau Youth Wrestling Club’s future practice facility has been cleared, and Josh Houston, club board president said it’s hoped the building will be in place by October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau Youth Wrestling Club’s new home nears completion

Tornados are ready to touch down.

Governor updates travel restrictions

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Governor updates travel restrictions

Airport testing still available.

State reports 59 new cases, Juneau reports 9

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State reports 59 new cases, Juneau reports 9

16 active cases in the capital city.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on July 7, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Watch: Governor’s briefing on public schools, travel protocols

Live video.