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• Assembly opposes merger of UAS

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ weighed in with a thumbs down to any suggestion the University of Alaska Southeast merge with either the University of Alaska Anchorage or the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

• Senior care project hits roadblock

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The pandemic, uncertain economy, and competition in the senior care market led to a request by a local firm to alter its deal with the CBJ.

• Lease extension sought by Montessori School

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Assembly Lands and Resources Committee agreed to renew the lease at the Montessori School for $2,000 per month.

• Landfield will run for Senate District L in Anchorage

  Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Blogger, writer and past political candidate Jeff Landfield has decided to make another run for the Alaska Senate as an Independent against Sen. Natasha von Imhof.

• Seattle imposes curfew again following violent protests

  Seattle (AP) - Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the city would again have a curfew Monday evening following days of George Floyd protests that turned violent, with storefronts smashed and items stolen.

• Assembly to discuss extending 14-day requirement locally

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will hold two public hearings at tonight’s 6 p.m. special meeting.

• Fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 coronavirus cases

  Bellingham, Washington (AP) - Officials say a fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus.

• DHSS reports 7 new COVID-19 cases statewide

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services found the state added seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning.

• Committee hears update on Centennial Hall

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Public Works and Facilities Committee Monday reaffirmed its decision last December to proceed with the design of improvements at Centennial Hall.

• Outburst from glacier hard to predict

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Around each July we can count on some kind of glacial outburst from the Mendenhall Glacier. The question for researchers is how large will the outburst be in 2020?

• Juneau fire department graduates new firefighters

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Capital City Fire Rescue has added to its volunteer ranks.

• Person of interest identified in vehicle arson fire

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's progress to report into the arson of two vehicles in a parking lot at Mile 23 on May 3.

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