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Quarantine expected to be lifted in favor of proof of test

Quarantine expected to be lifted in favor of proof of test

State will provide tests for travelers

Quarantine expected to be lifted in favor of proof of test
A sign on a city bus urges the use of face coverings, but following an ordinance passed by the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, all passengers will now be required to wear masks on buses and while using other city facilities. Friday, May 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Face coverings now required on buses, in city facilities

Masks will be provided for those who cannot afford them.

A sign on a city bus urges the use of face coverings, but following an ordinance passed by the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, all passengers will now be required to wear masks on buses and while using other city facilities. Friday, May 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Assembly moves to extend quarantine

Assembly moves to extend quarantine

City wants its own regulations.

Assembly moves to extend quarantine
A sign on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. Under a proposal being put before the UA Board of Regents next week, UAS could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

University of Alaska president says difficult changes are coming

Regents to meet next week.

A sign on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. Under a proposal being put before the UA Board of Regents next week, UAS could be merged with one of the other two schools in the system. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire A member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Airport Screening Task Force greets passengers disembarking from a flight arriving at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. All passengers are handed fliers with health and safety information as they leave the plane.

Quarantine could end as intrastate traveler numbers grow

Still only a fraction of usual.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire A member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Airport Screening Task Force greets passengers disembarking from a flight arriving at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. All passengers are handed fliers with health and safety information as they leave the plane.
University of Alaska Southeast could be absorbed by another university

University of Alaska Southeast could be absorbed by another university

People called in to testify.

University of Alaska Southeast could be absorbed by another university
With social distancing making signature-gathering difficult, the Recall Dunleavy campaign has had to find new ways to get people to sign. There’ll be drive-thru signings in Anchorage and Fairbanks this weekend but nothing’s yet planned for Juneau. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Drive-thru Recall? Not in Juneau

Doesn’t mean it won’t happen.

With social distancing making signature-gathering difficult, the Recall Dunleavy campaign has had to find new ways to get people to sign. There’ll be drive-thru signings in Anchorage and Fairbanks this weekend but nothing’s yet planned for Juneau. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Salaries and benefits for police and firefighters will be one of the immediate uses for federal coronavirus relief money, said city officials. However, there is lingering uncertainty over how else that money will, or even can be, spent. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

First responder salaries, child care and business grants are top priority for CARES money

Juneau to receive $25 million in first payment.

Salaries and benefits for police and firefighters will be one of the immediate uses for federal coronavirus relief money, said city officials. However, there is lingering uncertainty over how else that money will, or even can be, spent. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Alaskans pick up and turn in Permanent Fund Dividend applications at the Department of Revenue office in the State Office Building in March 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Dunleavy: PFD checks are going out early

July 1 is the targeted date.

Alaskans pick up and turn in Permanent Fund Dividend applications at the Department of Revenue office in the State Office Building in March 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire File School districts throughout the state will put together plans for what the next school year will look like. Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weisse said smaller groups and less mixing are expected to remain important.

Juneau School District readies for summer assignment

Districts will plan for how to safely continue education.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire File School districts throughout the state will put together plans for what the next school year will look like. Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weisse said smaller groups and less mixing are expected to remain important.
District Attorney arrested in Sitka, placed on leave

District Attorney arrested in Sitka, placed on leave

She’s now on leave.

District Attorney arrested in Sitka, placed on leave
Angel investors to hold virtual final investment event

Angel investors to hold virtual final investment event

It’s a $100,000 decision.

Angel investors to hold virtual final investment event
After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out

After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out

Uncertainty remains.

After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out
Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business

Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business

Things are moving fast.

Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business
Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns

Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns
In this Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, May 8, 2020, that an effort to recall Dunleavy can proceed. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)

Next phase of reopening is nearly all businesses and entities

Governor’s plan goes into effect Friday.

In this Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, May 8, 2020, that an effort to recall Dunleavy can proceed. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)
Lawmakers dive back into work

Lawmakers dive back into work

Things are moving fast.

Lawmakers dive back into work
Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

The want to be done by Wednesday.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed
City leaders welcome quarantine extension

City leaders welcome quarantine extension

Assembly wants more testing.

City leaders welcome quarantine extension
Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Not mailing it in: State’s plan is for primary to proceed as usual with modifications

Early voting and absentee ballots will be options, and there will be PPE at polls.

Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)