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Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures

Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures

New measures have left cruise ships stranded in the Caribbean, South America and Europe.

Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.

Alaska has 2 new COVID-19 cases

“We are expecting more cases.”

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.
Iditarod loses another major sponsor

Iditarod loses another major sponsor

Chrysler puts on the brakes.

Iditarod loses another major sponsor
Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts

Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts

There are 870 federal judges in the United States. Two are Native American.

Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts
Linwood Fiedler mushes across Submarine Lake near Nikolai, Alaska, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo | Loren Holmes)

Iditarod mushes on; fans being urged to skip finish in Nome

Race officials scrambled to make last minute changes prompted by concerns over the new coronavirus.

Linwood Fiedler mushes across Submarine Lake near Nikolai, Alaska, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (AP Photo | Loren Holmes)
Opinion: We should respond to coronavirus with compassion

Opinion: We should respond to coronavirus with compassion

That’s the principle that informed my family’s decision to cancel our mother’s 90th birthday party.

Opinion: We should respond to coronavirus with compassion
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City announces public facility closings

Libraries, pools and more.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020
Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.

Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

Thank you letters for March 8, 2020.
The Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: US government is accountable for repaying our tribe for the theft of our land

State bill wouldn’t change how tribal governments operate.

The Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Evelyn Richards stands with her arm raised following a match at the Middle School State Wrestling Championship in Fairbanks. (Courtesy Photo | Dana Richards)

They are the champions: 2 Juneau wrestlers win at middle school state

Several others earned medals.

Evelyn Richards stands with her arm raised following a match at the Middle School State Wrestling Championship in Fairbanks. (Courtesy Photo | Dana Richards)
Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020

Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020
A Capital City Fire/Rescue ambulance splashes through a flooding area of Riverside Drive on their way to a call in this January 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Juneau responders are well prepared for COVID-19

With the spread of COVID-19 into Juneau feeling imminent, I think we are all wondering how bad it might get. Years will pass before all… Continue reading

A Capital City Fire/Rescue ambulance splashes through a flooding area of Riverside Drive on their way to a call in this January 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Passengers stand on the top deck of the MS Westerdam while the cruise ship is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (AP Photo)

Opinion: The Assembly needs to ask tougher questions

Monday night’s — March 9 — Assembly Committee of the Whole meeting was more like a slow-pitch game at Sandy Beach than a probing investigation… Continue reading

Passengers stand on the top deck of the MS Westerdam while the cruise ship is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (AP Photo)
Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Cruise line announces 60-day pause of ship operations

Voyages departing March 12 to May 10 will be affected.

Tents stand on a wharf near the Grand Princess at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 9, 2020. The cruise ship, which had maintained a holding pattern off the coast for days, is carrying multiple people who tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Police calls for Thursday, March 12, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, March 12, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, March 12, 2020
The view from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center as seen in late February. The center was the site of an open house to draw public comment on a proposed overhaul of the recreation area. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: We can do better at the glacier

Tell the Forest Service.

The view from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center as seen in late February. The center was the site of an open house to draw public comment on a proposed overhaul of the recreation area. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire File)
The Yukon River, shown here at the Fortymile River’s junction with it in Canada, roughly follows the Tintina Fault. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)

‘Remarkable groove’ slides gold into Alaska

Groove isn’t just in the heart.

The Yukon River, shown here at the Fortymile River’s junction with it in Canada, roughly follows the Tintina Fault. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, president of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, will address the Chamber Luncheon today at noon. See below.
Capital City Weekly

Your weekend guide: Chamber speaker, concerts, bear presentations and more.

Here’s what’s happening for the week of March 12, 2020.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, president of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, will address the Chamber Luncheon today at noon. See below.