Community

How many COVID-19 tests are done on a daily basis? Who keeps and reports that?

Think of the coronavirus as the bear in the woods — seriously.

So far, the community has gotten three emergency fuel deliveries via airplane at 3,900 gallons a piece. But, it’s expensive.

Starting next Thursday, the Valley Library will open during its normal hours. The downtown and Douglas libraries will open starting Sunday, May 31. 

The Lena Beach area has been closed, off and on, for seasonal work since 2018. The work wrapping up now is part of the final phase. 

The annual Douglas parade and celebration — including beloved events like the fire hose race and the soap box derby — in response to public safety concerns from COVID-19. But the city is still hoping to figure out a way to hold a fireworks show.

Since last month, 11 staff members and five of their household members have tested positive for COVID-19, meaning most of Juneau’s cases are directly associated with the facility.

This week, the class of 2020 is walking the stage one grad at a time with their short list of up to four guests as their audience.

The City and Borough of Juneau and its partners will have mobile testing tents in the parking lot of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center this week.

Yuraq encompasses more than just the English translation of “dance,” which is most familiar to non-Natives.