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Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge talks about the appointment-based drive-thru testing site located at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center for people who may have COVID-19, March 24, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

CCFR stands up appointment-based testing site

The idea is to decentralize operations from BRH.

Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge talks about the appointment-based drive-thru testing site located at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center for people who may have COVID-19, March 24, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
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)

Juneau asked to hunker down as second case confirmed

Juneau is steeling itself against a coming storm.

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)
Juneauite among Alaskans stranded abroad

Juneauite among Alaskans stranded abroad

State Department is working on it.

Juneauite among Alaskans stranded abroad
As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures
As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures
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, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)
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, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)
A squirrel, not pictured here, temporarily knocked out power to fifteen customers near the governor’s mansion Monday morning. (Courtesy photo | Unsplash)

Squirrel temporarily knocks out power

Power was quickly restored, the squirrel was not.

A squirrel, not pictured here, temporarily knocked out power to fifteen customers near the governor’s mansion Monday morning. (Courtesy photo | Unsplash)
Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speaks to Sen. Click Bishop, R-North Pole, on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speaks to Sen. Click Bishop, R-North Pole, on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 The Gym in Juneau is closed along with many other spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 The Gym in Juneau is closed along with many other spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Capitol Live: Senate passes 2021 budget bill, includes COVID-19 funding
Capitol Live: Senate passes 2021 budget bill, includes COVID-19 funding
City mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming into Juneau
City mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming into Juneau
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. (Courtesy Photo | NIAID-RML via AP)

Juneau has its first confirmed coronavirus case

CBJ shared the news Sunday night.

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. (Courtesy Photo | NIAID-RML via AP)
Assembly postpones decision on ‘hunker down’ resolution
Assembly postpones decision on ‘hunker down’ resolution
Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting

A “hunker down” order and more are on the agenda for Sunday.

Juneau Assembly calls special COVID-19 meeting
Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best

Let’s help those who are taking a bigger hit than we are.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • By Ken Koelsch
Opinion: The worst of times bring out our best
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement

No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement

Inaccurate texts are circulating.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
No, the Alaska National Guard has not been activated for law enforcement
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina

Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina

A viral storm is coming.

  • Mar 21, 2020
  • By Rich Moniak
Opinion: Coronavirus could be our collective Katrina
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Dunleavy announces economic stimulus, legislators try to rush budget
Dunleavy announces economic stimulus, legislators try to rush budget
The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly

Doctor visits and tests before COVID test.

COVID-19 testing is available, but can be costly