Clinical trials for younger children are ongoing, but a city official says he’s planning as if they will become vaccine eligible in or around November.
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Gardentalk — Fruit trees and berries still craving more warm sunshine
Blueberries, raspberries, apples and cherries all seem to be late this season, likely because they have little energy left over from last year’s cool and wet conditions.
Gov. Dunleavy requests new nominees for Alaska Supreme Court seat
In a letter to the council, Dunleavy wrote “the slate of candidates put forward could be expanded to reflect the balance and diversity in philosophy and Alaskan experience requisite to adequately make a fair choice for the people of Alaska.”
What to know about firework and COVID-19 safety during Fourth of July weekend in Juneau
Earlier this year, the city’s assembly passed new measures for how fireworks can be used on holidays like Independence Day and New Year’s Eve.
Major flooding underway on Taku River near Juneau
Major flooding is underway after a glacial dam release dumped even more water into an already swollen river.
Juneau School District launches survey to gather input, plan for ‘more normalized operations’
More than 400 people have already responded to the survey. It will be open to responses for at least another week.
One shot, one beer: A Juneau brewery’s bargain to get people vaccinated
Forbidden Peak Brewery offered COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic with a beer incentive for people who signed up.
LISTEN: How a Juneau arborist saved a paraglider stuck between two trees
Talon Lobaugh spent several hours on Sunday rescuing a woman who was stuck between two trees while paragliding.
Alaska House of Representatives votes to avert government shutdown
The House voted 28 to 10 to allow the budget bill to go into effect on July 1.
Alaska House speaker expresses confidence in effort to avert shutdown
“I feel positive and it’s nice to know that we’ve been able to work together,” Alaska House Speaker Louise Stutes said. “And it appears that the resolution is just right there on the horizon.”