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The City and Borough of Juneau is beginning a reconstruction project on some roads in the Mendenhall Valley, April 2, 2020. (Courtesy Art | CBJ)

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CBJ kicks off road reconstruction in the Valley

The work begins this week, release says.

No cruises till July at the earliest mean these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Stopping the bleeding: City offers interim loans for small businesses

The small loans are just to hold business over till federal aid comes online.

Bars and restaurants could serve to-go beer and wine, but will it make a financial difference?

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Bars and restaurants could serve to-go beer and wine, but will it make a financial difference?

Business as the new usual.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Assembly OKs $3 million to assist small businesses

If paid off in a year, there’s no interest.

People pay tribute to the Woosh.ji.een Dance Group as they perform during a Celebrate Survivors gathering sponsored by Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and AWARE in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Advocacy groups concerned about possible rise in domestic violence

Resources are absolutely available for those who need them.

Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones)                                Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones)

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Headband-ing together: Quilter and family help make equipment for health care workers

She can turn out 50 per day.

Lily Hope is the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s featured artist for this week’s Virtual First Friday. (Courtesy art | Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

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With physical contact forbidden, Juneau finds new ways to socialize

Life finds a way.

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

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Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

It takes less time than making a grilled cheese.

Juneau reports 4 new COVID-19 cases

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Juneau reports 4 new COVID-19 cases

Total is now nine.

The Juneau Raptor Center received an injured adult male bald eagle rescued from Skagway on March 31, 2020. (Courtesy art | Juneau Raptor Center)

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Raptor Center still in business with new distancing rules

Please do not pick up the injured wildlife.

Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard                                 An MH-60 Jayhawk crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau on June 26, 2018.

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Coast Guard flies pump to vessel taking on water

Civilian vessels also responded to the situation.

Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, seen in this August 2019 photo are providing shelter for homeless people in Juneau in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent spell of cold weather. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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JACC opens for cold weather, overnight sheltering

People will be able to shelter in Centennial Hall during the day.

Middle school students do well in statewide contest

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Middle school students do well in statewide contest

Floyd Dryden Middle School’s sixth-grade team placed second in statewide contest.

Hal Daugherty shows off his hood design, to be put into production at his all-volunteer Southeast Regional Personal Protective Equipment Fabrication Facility, stood up in his sterilized workspace at Capital Canvas, March 27, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents work to prevent mask shortage before it happens

They’re working to support those on the frontlines of the outbreak.

Man arrested after police say pizza delivery driver was threatened with gun

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Man arrested after police say pizza delivery driver was threatened with gun

Neither the pizza nor the driver’s money was stolen.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City urges governor to promote teleworking, safety at state offices

The initiatives are aimed at staunching the wounds for small businesses.

Juneau’s 3rd COVID-19 case confirmed

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Juneau’s 3rd COVID-19 case confirmed

Person was in close contact with other confirmed case.

Materials for remote learning are stacked outside Auke Bay Elementary School. (Courtesy photo | Juneau School District)

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Juneau schools pivot to deal with new teaching environment

Teaching remotely is a whole different animal from teaching in person.

Aa cruise ship passenger photographs a ship in Juneau’s downtown harbor in August 2017. (Michal Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Seattle cruise operations postponed indefinitely

This follows the closing of Vancouver to cruise ships.

A black bear sow attempts to open a Pacific Waste garbage container in the Bonnie Brae subdivision on Douglas Island in July 2013. Water and wasted service won’t be discontinued for Juneauites in light of the ongoing pandemic. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Waste and water utilities stop cancellations

Many organizations are allowing for slippage during the quarantine period.