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    Articles by Megan Pacer
    COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)
    1 new COVID-19 case announced in Bethel area
    By Megan Pacer • May 27, 2020 5:30 am

    One new case of COVID-19 was announced Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to 412.

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, March 27, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    Governor’s team expands on new guidelines, PFD
    By Megan Pacer • May 21, 2020 5:30 am

    With Alaska’s businesses and most other public entities set to reopen at full capacity on Friday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and…

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    Salmon can be seen in the waters of Bear Lake, near Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Kenny Regan)
    State provides additional guidelines for setnetters
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    As commercial fishing season ramps up in Alaska amid the global novel coronavirus pandemic, the state has provided more clarification…

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    A graduation balloon sits atop a vehicle during an alternative graduation ceremony for Homer Flex School on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Homer Flex graduation heads outside
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Celebrating the graduates of Homer Flex School has never been traditional — they’re not traditional students. This year was made…

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    Nikolaevsk School graduates 8 in drive-in ceremony
    Nikolaevsk School graduates 8 in drive-in ceremony
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    In years past, friends and family of Nikolaevsk School graduates could show their support and appreciation in person at small,…

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    They’re done: Homer High School graduates walk outdoor stage
    They’re done: Homer High School graduates walk outdoor...
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Balloons everywhere, the creaking of gymnasium bleachers or auditorium seats, and the unmistakable first notes of Pomp and Circumstance —…

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    Michelle Wilson and Sean Hogan, pictured at their restaurant, Cosmic Kitchen in this undated photo, have announced they have sold the restaurant after 17 years of operating in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Anna Buenting)
    Cosmic Kitchen sold after 17 years, will close...
    By Megan Pacer • May 20, 2020 5:30 am

    A cuisine staple in the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea is changing hands next month — Cosmic Kitchen has been…

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    Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, speaks during a May 11, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    Seasonal worker has COVID-19 in Dillingham; 5th Homer...
    By Megan Pacer • May 16, 2020 5:30 am

    State extends mandatory quarantine for visitors, updates commercial fishing guidelines

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    Fishing charters ask for modified regulations during COVID-19 pandemic
    Fishing charters ask for modified regulations during COVID-19...
    By Megan Pacer • May 13, 2020 5:30 am

    With their regular stream of out-of-state tourists significantly dried up, fishing charter operations are looking to lure Alaskans back onto…

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)
    2 new COVID-19 cases in Juneau
    By Megan Pacer • May 12, 2020 4:30 pm

    Juneau has reported new cases of COVID-19 for the first time since the middle of April.

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy the CDC)
    How are COVID-19 deaths recorded? A crash course...
    By Megan Pacer • May 12, 2020 5:30 am

    State experts provide clarification on how deaths are reported during coronavirus pandemic

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    Ninilchik Emergency Services, state forestry contain wildland fire near Ninilchik
    Ninilchik Emergency Services, state forestry contain wildland fire...
    By Megan Pacer • May 11, 2020 5:30 am

    Blaze threatened 2 homes and was started by juveniles playing with fireworks

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Friday, May 1, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    Only new COVID-19 case is a Fairbanks man
    By Megan Pacer • May 10, 2020 5:30 am

    Updated state guidelines hash out face coverings

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