The Assembly discussed the emergency ordinance at meetings last week and on Monday, but was waiting on additional guidance on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s statewide 14-day quarantine mandate, which is set to expire Friday.
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Former state chief economist Ed King files to run against Rep. Andi Story in Juneau
Ed King has lived in Juneau for four years. Since leaving his job at the state last year, he started his own firm focused on Alaska’s economy.
Juneau Assembly weighs pros and cons of local quarantine
The assembly heard testimony Monday from members of the public about an emergency ordinance requiring visitors, workers and Juneau residents to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to monitor for COVID-19.
WATCH: Juneau Assembly holds special meeting to discuss UAS proposal, local travel quarantine
The Juneau Assembly will hold a virtual special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. before its regularly scheduled committee meeting.
Native Youth Olympics goes virtual for annual statewide competition
This year’s statewide Native Youth Olympics competition was canceled due to the pandemic, but the annual gathering rooted in sportsmanship and survival found a creative way to continue.
Juneau sees 2 travel-related coronavirus cases as city officials consider local quarantine for travelers
The initial investigations into Juneau’s cases announced on Thursday and Friday show that both are travel-related.