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State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school
State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school
Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

‘There’s a lot of unknowns right now.’

Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear
Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

It takes less time than making a grilled cheese.

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns.

COVID-19 closings: Public facilities close to limit spread of the virus

Libraries, schools, pools and more.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns.
Cruise ships are docked at PortMiami, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s working with Holland America on a detailed docking plan that would require two ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated cruise to handle all medical issues without impacting South Florida’s already-stressed hospitals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard

The new rules require daily updates on each ship’s coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters.

  • Apr 1, 2020
  • By FREIDA FRISARO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Cruise ships are docked at PortMiami, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s working with Holland America on a detailed docking plan that would require two ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated cruise to handle all medical issues without impacting South Florida’s already-stressed hospitals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
State suspends fees, regulations in effort to stabilize economy

State suspends fees, regulations in effort to stabilize economy

It’s stabilization, not a bailout, governor says.

State suspends fees, regulations in effort to stabilize economy
The Juneau Raptor Center received an injured adult male bald eagle rescued from Skagway on March 31, 2020. (Courtesy art | Juneau Raptor Center)
The Juneau Raptor Center received an injured adult male bald eagle rescued from Skagway on March 31, 2020. (Courtesy art | Juneau Raptor Center)
Alaska attorney general warns public to be wary of scams

Alaska attorney general warns public to be wary of scams

Protect yourself and your identity in this crisis.

Alaska attorney general warns public to be wary of scams
Congressional delegation says billions in relief coming to Alaska
Congressional delegation says billions in relief coming to Alaska
The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

Now, it’s time to wait and see.

The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home
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, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, gray, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigor against speed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP

More COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in Alaska

A third Alaskan has died as cases in the state topped 100 over the weekend.

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, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, gray, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigor against speed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP
The Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Legislature approves budget, PFD

Budget includes COVID-19 relief.

  • Mar 29, 2020
The Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
“After studying a few YouTube demonstrations, the average male should be able to achieve a passable man bun. If he wears a striking necktie as a conversation piece and keeps the light low in his living room during those teleconferences, he might be able to pull it off.” (Courtesy Photo | Unsplash)

Gimme A Smile: The man bun comes into its own

It’s important to remember that this time of worry and sacrifice won’t last forever.

  • Mar 28, 2020
  • By Peggy McKee Barnhill For the Juneau Empire
“After studying a few YouTube demonstrations, the average male should be able to achieve a passable man bun. If he wears a striking necktie as a conversation piece and keeps the light low in his living room during those teleconferences, he might be able to pull it off.” (Courtesy Photo | Unsplash)
Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire                                A patient, who tested positive for the coronavirus, had contact with the first floor of the state office building at 410 Willoughby Ave., according to an email from DEC Commissioner Jason Brune.

State workers share COVID-19 concerns

Supervisors’ hands feel tied.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire                                A patient, who tested positive for the coronavirus, had contact with the first floor of the state office building at 410 Willoughby Ave., according to an email from DEC Commissioner Jason Brune.
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)

Juneau residents work to prevent mask shortage before it happens

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

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)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Anchorage hospital reports coronavirus death

Anchorage hospital reports coronavirus death

It’s only the second Alaskan death.

  • Mar 27, 2020
Anchorage hospital reports coronavirus death
Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City urges governor to promote teleworking, safety at state offices

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

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Harvey Shields, from Saxman, Alaska, leads the Cape Fox Dancers during the Grand Entrance of the Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration 2014 march from the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to Centennial Hall.This year’s Celebration has been postponed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Celebration 2020 is postponed

New dates are in 2021.

Harvey Shields, from Saxman, Alaska, leads the Cape Fox Dancers during the Grand Entrance of the Sealaska Heritage Institute Celebration 2014 march from the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall to Centennial Hall.This year’s Celebration has been postponed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Opinion: High-density housing is more efficient for land use, but not very safe during a pandemic

Opinion: High-density housing is more efficient for land use, but not very safe during a pandemic

I believe high-density, walkable urbanized communities helps to spread viruses.

  • Mar 27, 2020
  • By Rick Currier
Opinion: High-density housing is more efficient for land use, but not very safe during a pandemic