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The Juneau Pioneer Home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. All staff at each Pioneer Home had received negative COVID-19 test results the Department of Health and Social Services announced Tuesday, meaning all the Homes were now able to host limited in-person visits. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Elder care facilities balance health, emotional needs during pandemic

Visiting the vulnerable.

Pitney preps for presidency

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Pitney preps for presidency

Farewell for Fairbanks.

University of Alaska names interim president

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University of Alaska names interim president

President search goes on.

This undated photo shows a building that remains at the site of the Jesse Lee Home in Seward, Alaska, where the territorial flag, which later became the Alaska state flag, was first flown.The neglected site where the Alaska territorial flag was designed, sewn and first flown will be demolished despite last-minute efforts by Alaskans and a preservation group to save it. The Seward City Council voted Monday, July 13, 2020, to raze the Jesse Lee Home. (Trish Neal via AP, File)

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Seward votes to raze site where first Alaska flag was sewn

A memorial at the site is hoped for.

Protesters: Caribou heart meant to send message to senator

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Protesters: Caribou heart meant to send message to senator

May says Sullivan reminded him of the robotic Tin Man, and he wanted to give him a heart.

Coronavirus cases continue climb

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Coronavirus cases continue climb

State reports 71 new cases.

‘Devastating,’ meager chum salmon returns worry the fishing industry

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‘Devastating,’ meager chum salmon returns worry the fishing industry

‘Unprecedented and staggeringly poor.’

State logs more than 70 COVID-19 cases

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State logs more than 70 COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus cases continue climb.

Gavel (Courtesy photo)

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Judge declines to block virus aid to businesses

“The current situation is too grave,” he said.

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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State reports 55 cases, 1 in Juneau

Hospital employee among those testing positive.

Board of Regents announced interim president candidates

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Board of Regents announced interim president candidates

One is from Juneau.

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet this and next week to select an interim president. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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University board to meet to select interim president

Meetings scheduled for this and next week.

Recommendations or regulations? Unions call for stricter COIVD-19 protections

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Recommendations or regulations? Unions call for stricter COIVD-19 protections

Workers say they feel at risk.

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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State counts 49 new COVID-19 cases

46 residents were among the total.

Gavel (Courtesy photo)

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Judge hears arguments in virus relief aid case

A state judge will hear arguments over whether to block federal COVID-19 relief to small businesses.

This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (NIAID/National Institutes of Health via AP)

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State reports nearly 50 new coronavirus cases

40 for residents.

Counting CARES: Assembly examines planned use of funds

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Counting CARES: Assembly examines planned use of funds

Waiting on Washington?

Gov. Mike Dunleavy wears a bandana while speaking at a June 30 press conference. (Courtesy Photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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State reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

Lowest case count involving Alaskans in days.

Permits are next step for social service campus

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Permits are next step for social service campus

‘This already costs money.’

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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State reports 55 new cases, 1 death

Now more active cases than recoveries.