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    Articles by Megan Pacer
    FILE - In this illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. A woman in the San Francisco Bay Area who became ill after returning from a trip to China has become the ninth person in the U.S. to test positive for a new virus, health authorities said Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (CDC via AP, File)                                In this illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). (CDC via AP, File)
    SBA offers loans for struggling businesses in wake...
    By Megan Pacer • March 25, 2020 5:30 am

    Business owners encouraged to take peninsula-wide survey

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    The Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Homer announces first case of COVID-19 in resident...
    By Megan Pacer • March 25, 2020 5:30 am

    Homer resident contracted illness while traveling, has not returned to Homer

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    Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, addresses reporters during a Wednesday, March 25, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    State talks containment, treatment for COVID-19
    By Megan Pacer • March 25, 2020 5:30 am

    Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 59

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    Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink speaks at a press conference on Friday, March 20, 2020 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)
    Ketchikan announces 2 new COVID-19 cases
    By Megan Pacer • March 24, 2020 5:30 am

    Monday’s addition of a case in Sterling brings Alaska’s total to 39

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    Playing the waiting game in Peru
    Playing the waiting game in Peru
    By Megan Pacer • March 23, 2020 5:30 am

    Homer High grad one of 19 Alaskans stranded when Peru closed its borders due to coronavirus

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    Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, front, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
    10 new COVID-19 cases announced in Alaska
    By Megan Pacer • March 22, 2020 5:30 am

    Juneau, Mat-Su Borough announce their first cases

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
    COVID-19 reaches central Kenai Peninsula; Alaska’s total rises...
    By Megan Pacer • March 21, 2020 5:30 am

    State closes schools through May 1, issues business restrictions for Fairbanks, Ketchikan

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    The Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Local businesses alter hours, services for residents
    By Megan Pacer • March 20, 2020 5:30 am

    Alaska’s small business economy was thrown into upheaval when Gov. Mike Dunleavy released a mandate that closed all food and…

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    Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed
    Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed
    By Megan Pacer • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Along with the many entertainment, recreational and community events being rescheduled or canceled while Alaska works to slow the spread…

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    Sports in brief
    Sports in brief
    By Megan Pacer • March 18, 2020 5:30 am

    Upcoming events

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)
    Dunleavy declares public health disaster to prepare for...
    By Megan Pacer • March 12, 2020 5:30 am

    Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a public health disaster emergency in order to prepare the state for what he said…

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    Sports in brief
    Sports in brief
    By Megan Pacer • March 11, 2020 5:30 am

    Upcoming events

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    Out of the Office: Back to basics
    Out of the Office: Back to basics
    By Megan Pacer • March 11, 2020 5:30 am

    What makes a successful season of Nordic skiing? Is it the miles you put in? How fast you go? Measurable…

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