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Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

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Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

Funds target schools, roads and parks.

The United States Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick, rear, prepares to take over towing a stranded vessel after assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard on Aug. 1, 2020. (USCG photo / PA2 Alexandria Preston)

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US and Canadian coast guards work together to rescue stranded vessel

The inter-service rescue went off smoothly.

The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau School District will restart at a distance

All schools will begin Aug. 24.

One distress call was from the Mendenhall River, where a kayaker had capsized before self-recovering. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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CCFR gets feet wet with pair of watery call-outs

Those in trouble helped themselves in both cases.

City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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City to distribute free cloth face coverings

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides the masks.

Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan

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Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan

‘UAS wouldn’t be closing tomorrow.’

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. (NIAID/TNS)

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80 new confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, 1 death

Bulk continues to be centered in Anchorage.

Cases of syphilis in Alaska more than doubled in a year, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

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Syphilis cases in Alaska more than double in a year

STDs are reaching all-time highs in Alaska.

Courtesy photo / Owen Hatcher                                Owen Hatcher summited five of Juneau’s major peaks in one 15-hour effort, relying entirely on his own power, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

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High 5: Juneau man summits 5 peaks in one Herculean run

His 15-hour trek covered nearly 60 miles of running and biking.

Cautiously optimistic, UAS will open its doors

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Cautiously optimistic, UAS will open its doors

Masks a must.

People walk near Nugget Falls Thursday, July 30, 2020. A flood warning is in effect for Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River through 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. As water levels rise, recreation sites near the glacier may be hazardous or inaccessible. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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National Weather Service issues flood warning for Mendenhall Glacier area

It’s in effect until Saturday morning.

Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption

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Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption

No smoking.

Man flown to Seattle after early morning crash

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Man flown to Seattle after early morning crash

The man, whose name has not yet been released, was ejected from the vehicle.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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City reports 1 new case, state 114

One death removed from the total.

Sticking the landing: Schools ready for start of strange school year

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Sticking the landing: Schools ready for start of strange school year

The future is fluxing furiously.

State reports 120 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

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State reports 120 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

Juneau reports 4 new cases.

Capitol

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Gov moves special session start date

Session to begin Aug. 16, after lawmakers request delay.

A proposed design for a Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska-run transitional living facility on the corner of Alaway Avenue and Glacier Highway. Tlingit and Haida will seek permitting on Aug. 11. (Courtesy Art / Tlingit and Haida)

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Tlingit and Haida works to bring transitional housing projects to life

The two projects will seek permits on Aug. 11.

Amended paperwork could mean 1 fewer death for Alaska

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Amended paperwork could mean 1 fewer death for Alaska

One less for Alaska.

A Juneau Police Department officer at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Nonresident out-of-state arrivals will have to provide negative COVID-19-test results under a revised travel mandate from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Details on mandate change scarce, few changes for now

Details to be released this week.