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The center plans to release the two baby harbor seals back into the ocean, but they first have to meet certain weight and maturity requirements from NOAA.

Abortion rights supporters urge ‘no’ votes on question, while abortion opponents seek changes to constitution.

Democrat Mary Peltola is the only candidate left on the special election ballot who says the law should protect an individual’s right to choose abortion.

Guests: Emily Wall, 49 Writers. Christy NaMee Eriksen, poetry workshop presenter. Margaret Luedke, Juneau Public Library.   In an upcoming workshop at the Mendenhall Library, Christy NaMee Eriksen will share her passion for both writing and teaching poetry. The class, co-sponsored by the Juneau Public Library and 49 Writers, is free. Participants must be at…

Many Alaskans believe the pandemic is in the rearview mirror. But is it really? On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, we’ll do a status check on COVID-19 and hear about the City and Borough of Juneau’s plans to vaccinate children under five. Also, on this program: The Juneau Community Band: Front and center stage this July…

Part 1: Juneau’s COVID journey enters its next phase: Kid vaccinations

Guests: Robert Barr, Deputy Manager, City and Borough of Juneau.
  Since the pandemic began, we’ve talked with Deputy City Manager Robert Barr many times on Juneau Afternoon. But it’s been awhile since we’ve had an update on the status of COVID-19 infections in the community. While the risks are lower today, Barr says vaccinations are still important, especially for children. Both the Pfizer and…

Part 2: Juneau Volunteer Marching Band concert on Sunday, July 3rd.

Guests: Sarah McNair Grove, Juneau Community Bands president. Bradley Saunders, trumpet player and guest conductor.
For a round of rousing Sousa marches and patriotic fare, Marine Park is the place to be this Sunday. The Juneau Volunteer Marching Band will provide the entertainment. Bradley Saunders is one of the guest conductors. The concert will also feature one of his original compositions and a trumpet solo from Saunders, “Trumpeter’s Lullaby.”  …

Part 3: ADF&G: Resist the urge to rescue baby wildlife.

Guests: Abby McAllister, wildlife educator, Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game gets a lot of calls in the summer from people who come across wild baby animals that appear to be orphaned. Abby McAllister, a wildlife educator, is often one of the staffers on the other end of the phone. She urges callers to resist the urge to…

The large Air Force transport plane seen flying over downtown Juneau on Monday was a C-17, doing training exercises at the airport.

Alaska State Troopers identified the pilot as 56-year-old Douglas Ritchie of Wasilla.

Elders in Juneau looking for relief from the heat can spend some time at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.