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Empire employee tests positive for COVID-19, has been self-isolating

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Empire employee tests positive for COVID-19, has been self-isolating

This person has not been in the Empire offices since early last week.

Alaska State Troopers and the Department of Public Safety are investigating a series of five domestic-violence connected murders across rural Alaska in late Junea and early July. (Public Domain | RadioKAOS)

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Troopers respond to spate of domestic violence killings across state

Five deaths occurred in less than 10 days.

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter/EMT Jessica Skiba holds a COVID-19 test sample at the city’s drive-thru screening site at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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State reports 50 new COVID-19 cases

Total case count passes 1,000.

By land or sea: Law enforcement urges sober driving this holiday weekend

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By land or sea: Law enforcement urges sober driving this holiday weekend

JPD and USCG will be working hard to keep Juneau safe.

Pandemic shuts down one restaurant, opens another

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Pandemic shuts down one restaurant, opens another

‘Any kind of sandwich you can think of.’

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 A black bear sow and her cub walk along the Trail of Time at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. A lack of visitors to the area this year may have emboldened bears to explore surrounding areas, local experts said, although it’s hard to know for sure.

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Are more bears wandering in residential areas? It’s hard to say

Less tourists and early-summer hunger could be pushing them into areas usually more crowded.

Here’s how much money was distributed to Alaskans on an early PFD day

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Here’s how much money was distributed to Alaskans on an early PFD day

Not too many sales.

Kelly Michael Stephens, shown in this 2007 photo, was shot and killed during an encounter with a Juneau Police Department officer on Dec. 29, 2019. The family is filing a wrongful death suit against the JPD, the City and Borough of Juneau, and the officer involved in the shooting. (Courtesy photo | Ben Crittenden)

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Family files wrongful death suit against Juneau police, city

They want to view the audio and video from the encounter for their own investigation.

An officer from the Juneau Police Department investigate an officer involved shooting off Cinema Drive on Dec. 29,2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire File)

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Parents of man killed by JPD to sue department

The officer was cleared by the state, but not everyone finds that decision valid.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 Lack of cruise ships relying on shore power from Alaska Electric Light and Power will not affect customers, said an AEL&P official June 29, 2020.

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Heavy rain and surplus of power means savings for power customers

The lack of cruise ships hasn’t hurt rates.

City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available

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City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available

Juneauites will celebrate their own way.

Photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                The Glory Hall is currently the only source for a meal for many Juneau residents experiencing homelessness, June 25, 2020. Executive Director Mariya Lovishchuk said that this is leading to friction with downtown residents and businesses, and she supports the Juneau Cares program, a program that pays local restaurants to help feed the homeless or food-insecure.

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Program to feed hungry, fund restaurants trudging toward reality

The program could inject up to $1 million into local restaurants while feeding the most vulnerable.

3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future

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3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future

More services need more money.

Screenshot                                Members of Tlingit and Haida’s lunchtime chat discuss the tribal courts system over web conference on June 25.

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Tlingit and Haida talks tribal courts at weekly luncheon

Soon, the courts will gain access to several national crime databases.

Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’

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Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’

local leadership, local programs.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020.

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Improving but there’s more work to do, JPD and Assembly agree

The JPD meets many standards protesters want already, chief says

Juneau drag performers ready for Stonewall Riot anniversary

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Juneau drag performers ready for Stonewall Riot anniversary

Twelve performers are stepping up for the Saturday show.

Irene Lampe dances a robe for its first dance ceremony at the Sealaska Heritage Institute on Monday, June 22, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Annie Bartholomew)

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Weavers celebrate new robe with first dance at SHI

The event is part of a resurgent trend for traditional weaving.

Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

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Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

“It’s not about you, it’s you being part of this group.”

Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

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Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

Not fizzling out.