News of the North
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CBJ reports 5 new COVID-19 cases
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting five new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.
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Alaska regents extend contract for interim president
Juneau, Alaska (AP) — The University of Alaska Board of Regents has extended the contract for its interim president.
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Vaccine waiting list quickly filled
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two hundred people signed up for the waiting list for the CBJ vaccination event this weekend.
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Dr. King to be remembered in Juneau with Day of Service event
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Like many things, the pandemic has waylaid plans this year to conduct a Martin Luther King, Junior ceremony Monday, but Dr. King will still be remembered by a Day of Service event.
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H&SS divide delayed
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Dunleavy Administration is backing off a bit on its plans to divide the Department of Health and Social Services into two departments.
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Juneau delegation encourages legislative engagement
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - At a "tele" town hall on Thursday evening, the Juneau delegation discussed how COVID-era policies at the Capitol building might make civic engagement easier.
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School district winter sports underway
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to improved health status, the Juneau School District is now operating winter sports. That's the word from Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss.
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Tips for CBJ's vaccination clinic
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau's vaccination clinic at Centennial Hall begins today.
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Funding goal for Treadwell Ditch project exceeded
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Trail Mix has been successful beyond expectations for the project to fix the Treadwell Ditch Trail
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Latest COVID 19 numbers for Juneau and Alaska revealed
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Three more COVID-19 cases were reported by the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center Thursday.
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Statement from Juneau Police addresses possible threat and advises public how to respond
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has issued the following statement in regards to the possible threat of armed protests in the state capital and specifically at the state capitol building.
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Design consultant sought to work on improvements to Egan - Yandukin intersection
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking a consultant to provide plans, specifications, and a cost estimate related to improvements at the Egan and Yandukin Drive intersection.
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Gov. Dunleavy extends Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
Alaska (KINY) - Governor Michael Dunleavy issued an extension to the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration on Thursday. It is set to go into effect at 12:00 a.m. Jan. 15 until 12:00 a.m. Feb. 14.
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ABC: Murkowski believes Trump's actions cannot go without consequence
Juneau, Alaska (KINY - ABC) - The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump this week, with the ten Republican Congress members joining the Democrats.
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State receives bids for fast ferries
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State of Alaska has received bids for its two fast ferries and two spare engines from a company in Spain.
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Avalanche danger expected to be high out Thane
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's danger of avalanches out Thane Road
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Groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates are asking a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves across most of the nation.
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More Juneau students to return to classes next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Additional students will be returning to in-person learning next week.
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Juneau School Board okays legislative priority list and budget revisions
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School approved its legislative priorities during its regular meeting this week.
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Report: Government mandates reduced Anchorage virus spread
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A new Alaska Division of Public Health report says health mandates issued in Anchorage helped reduce the spread of the coronavirus last year.
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Network report on vaccine rollout focuses on Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On the latest attempts by the Trump administration to tackle some of the logistics challenges facing the vaccine rollout the State of Alaska is prominently mentioned in this report from ABC's Megan Tevrizian
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Alaska Republican Young votes against Trump impeachment
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” Wednesday, one week after a deadly mob siege of the Capitol that Young called “an act of terror against American democracy, law enforcement and members of Congress.”
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Hannan: Capitol Building Security is prepared for any armed protest
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Representative Sara Hannan was asked on Action Line about security at the state capitol in view of the possibility of armed protests while a guest on Action Line.
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Juneau legislative delegation to hold Telephone Town Hall meeting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau's legislative delegation plans a Telephone Town Hall meeting Thursday evening in advance of next Tuesday's start of the legislative session.
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Juneau's COVID risk on the decline
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau has officially moved into a “moderate” COVID 19 health risk
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Vaccine availability in Juneau assessed during community meeting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - COVID 19 vaccines are being rolled out to Juneau community members.
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Teachers among groups vying to move up in Alaska virus line
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Teachers are among the groups urging state officials to speed up their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine after Alaska’s allocation quickly depleted.
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State and CBJ issue latest COVID reports
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday reported one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.
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2020 sees historical job loss in Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The January edition of Alaska Economic Trends published by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlights the jobs forecast for this year.
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US high court to hear case on virus relief for tribes
Flagstaff, Arizona (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that centers on who gets a share of $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief allocated for tribes.
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PFD applications ahead of last year's pace
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Smoothly is the word used by the Permanent Fund Dividend Division in the State Department of Revenue to describe the 2021 application period to date.
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City and Borough of Juneau facilities to reopen
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to the CBJ Emergency Operations Center lowering the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate, Juneau Libraries, City Museum and the Permit Center are returning to in-person service.
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JPD on alert for armed protests, although no immediate danger noted
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A bulletin from the FBI says to be on the lookout for armed protests leading up to and including inauguration day not only in the nation's capital but in the capitals of all 50 states.
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Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Delivers its First Baby of 2021
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) – The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium helped welcome baby girl Cattleya Diann Strauderman to the world on January 8, 2021.
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Future tourism activity discussed at Assembly meeting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The fate of the tourism industry, especially its fate in Juneau and Alaska, was a topic of discussion at the Juneau Assembly meeting Monday evening.
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Visitor Industry Task Force recommendations discussed by Assembly
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Committee of the Whole heard the Visitor Industry Task Force report at its meeting on Monday night
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Kiehl: Authorities will be ready for any violent protests at state capitol
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A bulletin from the FBI says to be on the outlook for armed protests leading up to and including inauguration day not only in the nation's capital but in the capitals of all 50 states.
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Southeast Native regional organization quitting logging business
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Corporation plans to get out of the logging business.
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Vaccine appointments filled up in 25 minutes time
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Within 25 minutes after the registration period began at Noon Monday, all appointments for the upcoming COVID 19 Vaccine clinic were booked.
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Juneau’s community risk level goes down
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is lowering the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate.
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Talks continuing on who will rule the State Senate
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The first session of the 32nd Alaska State Legislature convenes on Tuesday, January 19, but it's still not known who will be in charge of either body.
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Assembly to confer with local legislative delegation
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly meets with Juneau's legislative delegation Tuesday morning.
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School Board to receive COVID update
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School Board conducts a work session and regular meeting Tuesday.
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State COVID case count released
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Health and Social Services today announced 186 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.
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Troopers report busy holiday enforcement effort
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The special three-week holiday enforcement effort by Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers kept them busy.
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Eaglecrest now on regular schedule
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Eaglecrest Ski Area in Juneau announces that it is now entering its regular season schedule.
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Update: Statewide COVID numbers for Sunday released
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A count by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Sunday came up with 257 new COVID-19 cases in the state.
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Anchorage vaccination appointments fill up quickly
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Health officials in Anchorage said appointments for residents to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine have filled up in a matter of hours this week, leading to frustration for people still trying to sign up as vaccination clinics are planned throughout the weekend and early next week.
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Rural Alaska presents challenges for vaccine distribution
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say the usual transportation difficulties in rural Alaska have presented unique obstacles for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Drug charges earn trip to jail for Metlakatla man
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Metlakatla man was arrested at a Ketchikan hotel by Alaska State Trooper Saturday night on drug charges.
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Murkowski becomes 1st GOP senator to say Trump should resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become the first Republican senator to say President Donald Trump should resign.
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Drugs seized in Klawock
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers assisted by Klawock PD, Craig PD and Pretrial Enforcement, arrested a Klawock man on Friday for drug misconduct.
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GOP senators urge Trump to resign; impeachment gains support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol, as support for the House drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum.
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Judge denies request for preliminary injunction
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg denied the Alaska Legislative Council's request for a preliminary injunction against Governor Dunleavy's appointees.
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Antibody therapy now in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Monoclonal antibody treatment is now available to certain individuals in Juneau.
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Three Assembly committees meet Monday to take up a wide variety of issues
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Committee of the Whole will take up recommendations of the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Monday evening.
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Juneau School District selects new Student Services Director
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District says Shawn Arnold will be the next Director of Student Services.
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Alaska Supreme Court rules against Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled against Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt’s bid for a new election after a recount showed he lost his state House seat by 11 votes.
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Alaska governor plans appeal of mine project deniaL
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state will appeal the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ rejection of a key permit for a proposed copper and gold mine in a region that supports the world’s largest sockeye salmon runs.
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14 people may be banned after rowdy D.C. to Seattle flight
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines says at least 14 people could be banned from the company's flights after the passengers were rowdy, argumentative and refused to wear masks on a flight from Dulles International Airport to Seattle.
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Judge hears arguments in case between Governor and Legislative Council
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Superior Judge Phillip Pallenberg heard arguments in the case between the Alaska Legislative Council and Governor Dunleavy on Friday; no decision has been made at this time.
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Juneau COVID-19 clinic to proceed as scheduled with delivery of vaccine
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau will have a sufficient amount of the COVID-19 vaccine to proceed with its clinic January 15 through the 17 at Centennial Hall.
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Juneau reports COVID case count
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting seven new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau.
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In-person learning to begin in Juneau next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau School District has decided to start bringing back some students to classrooms.
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Anchorage teachers seek delay in return to class instruction
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Some teachers in Anchorage have asked the school district to delay a return to in-person instruction until they are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
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State loses population for fourth year in a row
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska once again lost population in 2020.
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Cruise companies postpone Alaska trips amid virus guidelines
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Holland America and Princess Cruises have announced pauses on planned sailings in Alaskan waters in response to health guidelines established since the outbreak of COVID-19.
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United joins rivals in dropping emotional-support animals
CHICAGO (AP) — More and more airlines are saying “No” to emotional-support animals.
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Alaska Supreme Court to hear Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday in an election challenge brought by Republican state House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt.
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Former police chief in Juneau, Mike Gelston, passes away
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Former Juneau Police Chief Mike Gelston has passed away.
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Local artists awarded grants from Juneau Community Foundation
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The second round of grants for local artists is announced by the Juneau Community Foundation.
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New Parks and Recreation cabin opens
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Parks and Recreation will be opening reservations for its newest cabin on Jan. 11 at noon.
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New virus variant not yet found in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The chief of Alaska Public Health Laboratories says the state has not yet seen new variants of the coronavirus through its surveillance program.
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January is National Blood Donation Month
Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Blood Bank is open--with COVID-19 safety protocols in place--and accepting donations of blood and plasma.
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Grants awarded by COVID-19 Response Fund
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Community Foundation has announced the third round of grants for its Covid-19 response fund.
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Juneau reports COVID case count
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau and five nonresidents who previously had COVID-19 but their cases were never reported.
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Assembly Finance moves ahead with expanded Centennial Hall study
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee agreed at last night's meeting to spend $75,000 for the design of an expanded Centennial Hall that would incorporate a performing arts element.
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Vaccine clinic planned in Juneau, Senator Kiehl lambasts state rollout
A vaccine clinic is coming soon for those eligible
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Doctor sentenced in Anchorage Federal Court in health care fraud scheme
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An Anchorage doctor has been sentencing in U. S. District Court in Anchorage for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids.
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Pacific sea otter reintroduction gets nudge from Congress
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed this year’s federal budget, which includes a directive to study sea otter reintroduction in the Pacific Northwest.
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US holds first oil lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government has held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation the main bidder.
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Proposal to help young fishermen becomes law
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal to help young commercial fishermen that had support from lawmakers in coastal states has become law. President Donald Trump signed the Young Fishermen’s Development Act into law on Tuesday.
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Kenai Peninsula one of Alaska's top areas for virus relief
KENAI, Alaska (AP) — A new report says the Kenai Peninsula Borough received more state and municipal coronavirus relief funds than almost anywhere else in Alaska.
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Alaska Black Caucus working to address vaccine concerns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Black Caucus says it’s working with African American medical professionals to address skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines among communities of color.
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CBJ budget writers to discuss proposal to including Performing Arts Center as part of Centennial Hall
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Finance Committee will take a look at a proposal that calls for an expanded Centennial Hall to accommodate a performing arts center at this evening's meeting.
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Alaska school district connects to students with an intranet
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska school district has established a limited intranet system in an attempt to provide students with more reliable distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Search for senior dog continues in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Fourteen-year-old husky, Chachi, has been missing in the Engineer's Cutoff area of Juneau since New Year's Day.
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State releases COVID case report
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - DHSS today announced two deaths of Alaska residents and 353 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.
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CBJ officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccines headed to Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau hopes to avoid a post-holiday season bump in covid cases
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3 COVID-19 cases reported in Ketchikan
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There were four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ketchikan Tuesday. Three involved people in the Gateway City.
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Polar Star on mission in Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is back in Alaska.
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Juneau's first baby of year arrives on morning of the 5th
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau has its first baby of 2021. The baby girl named Madelynn Rose arrived at 7:50 a.m. on the fifth day of the year.
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Start location changed for scaled-back Iditarod
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — There's another change for this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
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Cabin fire claims life of man in Fairbanks area
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A man perished in a cabin fire Tuesday in the Fairbanks area.
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Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge, Governor reacts to ruling
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP and KINY) — A U.S. judge has refused to halt oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.
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State issuing $300 Unemployment payments
JUNEAU, Alaska (KINY) — Today Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter announced that this week the department began issuing the $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments.
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Lawyers for Dunleavy want part of law on appointments tossed
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for Alaska are asking a judge to strike down provisions of law dealing with government appointments amid a dispute between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and lawmakers.
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Only 2 COVID patients at Juneau's hospital
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau is dodging the COVID-19 bullet for the most part.
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Bartlett's chief financial officer named interim CEO
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - An interim administrator has been named at Bartlett Regional Hospital to replace Chuck Bill.
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State reports new covid cases
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Department of Health and Social Services announced 206 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.
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Virtual community meeting about downtown park Jan. 12
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Parks and Recreation will be holding a virtual community meeting about park improvements and design concepts for Capital School Park at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12.
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New vaccinations may get placed on a waiting list
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - People aged 65 or older who try to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations may get put on a waiting list until more doses arrive.
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Assembly approves bond projects along with all action items
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Assembly approved all action items before it at Monday night's meeting.
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Alaska court hears challenge to Arctic refuge oil leases
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for conservation groups have asked a U.S. judge to halt the issuance of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ahead of a planned sale this week.
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Residents 65 and over can get vaccines starting Jan. 11
Alaska (KINY) - Alaska residents aged 65 and older can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines on Jan. 11, 2021. They can start making appointments on Jan. 6 at noon.
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State reports coronavirus count
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - DHSS today announced three deaths of Alaska residents and 232 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska.
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Arrest made in connection with New Year's Day murder in Emmonak
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers are investigating a New Year's Day murder in the western Alaska village of Emmonak.
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Police: Homicides in Anchorage fell nearly in half in 2020
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say the number of homicides in Alaska’s largest city fell by nearly half in 2020 compared with the previous year.
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Alaska court to hear challenge to Arctic refuge oil leases
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Conservationists will try to persuade a U.S. judge to stop the Trump administration from issuing leases to oil and gas companies in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Alaska's Representative in Congress administers speaker's oath
Alaska Congressman Don Young, the longest serving Republican in Congress, played a prominent role in the congressional pomp and circumstance in Congress Sunday when he swore in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her fourth term as speaker.
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Sullivan sworn in as he begins second term in U. S. Senate
Alaska U. S. Junior Senator Dan Sullivan was administered the oath of office by Vice President Pence Sunday as he commenced his second term in office.
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Sportsman's Warehouse to join company that owns Pro Bass Shop - Cabela's
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Sportsman's Warehouse store in the Nugget Mall will now be part of the national company that owns Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's.
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Moose rescued from rope swing by Troopers
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers see a lot of varied duties, but it's not too often when they must untangle a moose.
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Quake reported in Aleutians
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded early Sunday morning in the Aleutians.
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Capital Transit announcement on service changes
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital Transit is implementing Winter Route Changes until midnight Sunday.
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State reports latest daily coronavirus count
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 239 COVID-19 cases Sunday. All but seven were residents.
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Father and daughter perish in Ketchikan residential fire
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A fatal residential fire was reported in Ketchikan last week.
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December was wet in Juneau and Southeast Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As we all know it was a wet December in Juneau and Southeast Alaska.
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State releases COVID-19 tally for Saturday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The state reports 300 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
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Vaccinations in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Vaccine distribution in Alaska reaches what the state identifies as "Phase 1a Tier 3."
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Juneau mayor would like to see greater local government control over vaccine allocation
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The State of Alaska calls the shots on how COVID-19 vaccines are distributed.
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Fast rollout of virus vaccine trials reveals tribal distrust
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Few Native American tribes have signed up to participate in clinical trials as coronavirus vaccines are developed.
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Alaska to spend $3M in virus aid on public communications
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has said it allocated $3.2 million in federal coronavirus relief aid to hire two public relations firms based in Anchorage to help with coronavirus communications across the state.
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Crimeline arranges a kennel for Buddy
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Buddy, the Juneau Police Department's K9 officer now has a place to hang out at the department thanks to Juneau Crime Line - Crimestoppers.
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Murkowski will vote to certify election results that make Biden the nation's 46th president
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Senior United States Senator Lisa Murkowski says she will vote to certify the 2020 presidential election.
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Investors sue parent company behind gold mine in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The company behind a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska faces lawsuits from investors claiming it misled shareholders who have seen an 85% drop in stock values since the summer.
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Funding for bond projects tops Assembly agenda
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Topping the agenda of Monday's regular Assembly meeting is an ordinance appropriating $376,000 for the planning and design of bond-funded capital improvement projects.
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New Years traffic stops net five drunk drivers in Juneau, no fireworks citations
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police reported five drunk driving arrests between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day morning.
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House Fast Tracks Ferry & Medicaid Funding
The House voted 32-7 to send to the senate fast track legislation that provides 24 million for the marine highway system to keep running and 45 million for medicaid.
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Warming, taller shrubs may affect birds breeding on tundra
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal study says more shrubs growing on Arctic tundra likely will have little effect on the abundance of most bird species until the vegetation grows tall.
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Light Rain Fog/Mist and 41 F at Juneau, Juneau International Airport, AK
Winds are Southeast at 17.3 MPH (15 KT). The pressure is 1017.8 mb and the humidity is 82%. The wind chill is 32. Last Updated on Jan 16 2021, 2:53 am AKST.