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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces the state of Alaska has its first positive case of the new coronavirus, during a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state

State working with federal authorities.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announces the state of Alaska has its first positive case of the new coronavirus, during a news conference Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks before the Senate passes a supplemental budget, Wednesday, March 18. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel McDonald)

Senate passes supplemental budget, House goes into the evening

‘I don’t have a choice.’

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks before the Senate passes a supplemental budget, Wednesday, March 18. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel McDonald)
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska

“This could be the tipping point.”

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska
Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in support of his bill to recognize Alaska’s 229 already federally-recognized tribes on Friday, March 13, 2020. A photo of Alaska Native civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich can be seen in the background. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

House passes bill to recognize Alaska’s tribes

Tribes have self-governed for millenia.

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in support of his bill to recognize Alaska’s 229 already federally-recognized tribes on Friday, March 13, 2020. A photo of Alaska Native civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich can be seen in the background. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close

‘We can get through this.’

3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close
Gov. Sean Parnell speaks to the Downtown Rotary Club during their luncheon at the Baranof Hotel in 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Gov announces new team to address economic impact of pandemic

‘All in it for Alaska.’

Gov. Sean Parnell speaks to the Downtown Rotary Club during their luncheon at the Baranof Hotel in 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules

Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules
Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern

Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern

Common sense goes a long way.

Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern
House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

Suspension resolution suspended.

House gets tied up trying to address pandemic
Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday

Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday

Live updates from the capitol

Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday
Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says

Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says

Precaution against virus spread.

Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says
Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Charges announced against state representative

Voter misconduct and interference.

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender
Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed
Review must be site-specific.

Review must be site-specific.

Judge halts Prince of Wales timber sale.

Review must be site-specific.
Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Cruise line announces 60-day pause of ship operations

Voyages departing March 12 to May 10 will be affected.

Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.

Port of Seattle cancels season’s first sailings

Travel industry could take a hit.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Sept. 13, 2017.
Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus

Legislature acts as well.

Dunleavy declares emergency over coronavirus
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Capitol Live: State responds to COVID-19

Announcement came Wednesday morning.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Alaska is ready to handle coronavirus, officials say

Wash your hands. A lot.

From left to right, Sarah Hargrave, Southeast Alaska regional nurse manager for the Alaska Public Health Association; Adam Crum, Department of Health and Social Services commissioner; Ralph Samuels, vice president of government and community relations for Holland America; Chuck Bill, CEO for Bartlett Regional Hospital; and Bridget Weiss, Juneau School District superintendent; sit during a COVID-19-focused meeting at Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 9. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)