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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon, the capital city’s most sought after road race, is slated to start at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively, on Saturday at Douglas’ Savikko Park, rain or shine, and the time is ticking for entrants to get their running kits organized, get entered, and join in what has become a sought after attraction world-wide for runners, joggers and walkers.

TOKYO (AP) — When you’re a swimmer from Alaska, there are some misguided stereotypes that must be laughed off.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau’s Post 25 American Legion Baseball team put four runs across the plate in the top of the first inning but South Post 4 did that and more in a state semifinal 11-5 win over the capital city boys.

Tokyo, Japan (AP) - Alaska’s first Olympic swimmer, Seward High School Seahawk class of ’22 - and Seaward Tsunami Swim Club member - Lydia Jacoby, age 17, won Alaska’s first Olympic swimming gold medal on Tuesday morning in Japan, touching the wall in the 100 meter breaststroke in one minute 04.95 seconds.

TOKYO (AP) — No, women are not required to wear bikinis to play beach volleyball at the Olympics. Yes, TV cameras do tend to linger on their glutes when they hold their hands behind their backs to pass signals to each other. And no, that’s not a problem for the players who believe that those who see the sport will remain fans.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Twenty-five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Juneau for July 27 and 28. All but one are residents. The one non-resident is a visitor.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will be holding a special meeting Wednesday evening on whether to extend the ordinance that establishes COVID-19 mitigation measures until Oct. 31, 2021. The ordinance is currently set to expire on July 31.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The CBJ Docks and Harbors Board conducts an organizational meeting Thursday evening.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An assistant attorney general in Alaska identified by a news outlet as the person behind a social media account that posted racist and antisemitic comments no longer works for the state Department of Law.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There's a new development to report in the effort by the CBJ Docks and Harbors Department to purchase the Juneau Fisheries Terminal between Aurora and Harris Harbors from the University of Alaska Southeast.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors Department is reporting a dangerous situation in Auke Bay as boaters approach Statter Harbor.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon, the capital city’s most sought after road race, is slated to start at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively, on Saturday at Douglas’ Savikko Park, rain or shine, and the time is ticking for entrants to get their running kits organized, get entered, and join in what has become a sought after attraction world-wide for runners, joggers and walkers.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Monday evening the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center was notified of an overdue aircraft that originated from an Anchorage airport, but it was discovered that the two riders, Anchorage and Hawaii residents, were deceased.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Shore power system constructed in 2001 was celebrated at the Franklin Dock Sea Walk after 20 years of Princess Cruises “plugging in” to the City and Borough's electrical grid.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Previously located in downtown Juneau, the Glory Hall has a new facility situated in the valley.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The 7th Annual Juneau Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is set for this Saturday at the Mendenhall Golf Course.

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Hallelujah was the word used to describe the return of large cruise ships to town by Juneau Chamber of Commerce President Eric Forst, who is also a downtown business person while a guest on Action Line.

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