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Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says

No excuse absentee ballots.

Vote-by-mail will be up to Alaskans, state says
Members of the de Rham family from the U.S. and Canada visit at the border between the countries in Peace Arch Park, in Blaine, Wash. With the border closed to nonessential travel amid the global pandemic, families and couples across the continent have found themselves cut off from loved ones on the other side. But the recent reopening of Peace Arch Park, which spans from Blaine into Surrey, British Columbia, at the far western end of the 3,987-mile contiguous border, has given at least a few separated parents, siblings, lovers and friends a rare chance for some better-than-Skype visits. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21.

Americans who are returning to the U.S. and Canadians who are returning to Canada are exempted.

Members of the de Rham family from the U.S. and Canada visit at the border between the countries in Peace Arch Park, in Blaine, Wash. With the border closed to nonessential travel amid the global pandemic, families and couples across the continent have found themselves cut off from loved ones on the other side. But the recent reopening of Peace Arch Park, which spans from Blaine into Surrey, British Columbia, at the far western end of the 3,987-mile contiguous border, has given at least a few separated parents, siblings, lovers and friends a rare chance for some better-than-Skype visits. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau

Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau

Republicans are wary.

Small business funding may draw Legislature back to Juneau
New New Deal? City announces jobs program

New New Deal? City announces jobs program

An Alaskan’s opportunity.

New New Deal? City announces jobs program
The Friendship Terrace assisting level center, as seen on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. A part of the Homer Senior Citizens Senior Center, Friendship Terrace reported two staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on June 10, and that a resident tested positive on Friday. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Resident in Homer assisted living home tests positive for COVID-19

Total number of COVID-19 cases in Homer up to 29

The Friendship Terrace assisting level center, as seen on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. A part of the Homer Senior Citizens Senior Center, Friendship Terrace reported two staff members tested positive for COVID-19 on June 10, and that a resident tested positive on Friday. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
State releases PFD amount

State releases PFD amount

Covid causes early payments.

State releases PFD amount
The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

State House candidate dressed in blackface at party

Republican running for Fairbanks and North Star Borough seat dressed as Madea.

The Capitol building in Juneau, Alaska. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
This July 2014 photo shows a cruise ship docked in Skagway, Alaska, as passengers tour the town. The Alaska port city, nearly entirely dependent upon cruise ship tourism, wants to share its federal coronavirus relief funds with workers in town. The city of Skagway posted an application on its website inviting residents to apply for up to $1,000 in relief funds to help with bills. Nearly half of Alaska’s 2.2 million tourists arrive on cruise ships, but most companies have canceled their summer seasons, leaving workers here without much relief. (AP Photo | Kathy Matheson)

Skagway plans aid to locals hit by virus fallout

The program is intended to help residents stay in Skagway through the winter.

This July 2014 photo shows a cruise ship docked in Skagway, Alaska, as passengers tour the town. The Alaska port city, nearly entirely dependent upon cruise ship tourism, wants to share its federal coronavirus relief funds with workers in town. The city of Skagway posted an application on its website inviting residents to apply for up to $1,000 in relief funds to help with bills. Nearly half of Alaska’s 2.2 million tourists arrive on cruise ships, but most companies have canceled their summer seasons, leaving workers here without much relief. (AP Photo | Kathy Matheson)
Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases

Cases are clustered

Governor says health care capacity able to handle new cases
Courtesy Image | CDC This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

State reports 11th COVID-19 death

Report comes along with rise in cases.

Courtesy Image | CDC This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Presidential candidate sees Alaskans as a natural fit

Presidential candidate sees Alaskans as a natural fit

Could third party be first choice?

Presidential candidate sees Alaskans as a natural fit
University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system

University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system

Cuts, mergers and reductions.

University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system
Alaska’s congressional delegation responds to Trump criticisms, protests

Alaska’s congressional delegation responds to Trump criticisms, protests

They all called for unity in light of widespread unrest.

Alaska’s congressional delegation responds to Trump criticisms, protests
University of Alaska board votes for study on University of Alaska Southeast merger

University of Alaska board votes for study on University of Alaska Southeast merger

Just a study, not a decision.

University of Alaska board votes for study on University of Alaska Southeast merger
Get tested or quarantine, interstate travelers will have to choose

Get tested or quarantine, interstate travelers will have to choose

Safe and open?

Get tested or quarantine, interstate travelers will have to choose
Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat

Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat

Every man a King.

Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat
State lawmakers call for mask mandate

State lawmakers call for mask mandate

A mask mandate?

State lawmakers call for mask mandate
New AMHS rule denied some Hoonah residents their trip home

New AMHS rule denied some Hoonah residents their trip home

They got home, but it was pricey.

New AMHS rule denied some Hoonah residents their trip home
Regents have several options to consider for university restructuring

Regents have several options to consider for university restructuring

Still no single-accreditation system.

Regents have several options to consider for university restructuring
State announces 27 new COVID cases, largest single-day increase

State announces 27 new COVID cases, largest single-day increase

No case in Juneau.

State announces 27 new COVID cases, largest single-day increase