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A Carnival Cruise Lines vessel similar to one due in Juneau following a COVID outbreak aboard steams past Douglas in 2021. (Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire File)

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City contacting ship on way to town following COVID outbreak

The ship, due to arrive here Saturday, experienced an outbreak enroute from Miami to Seattle.

A Juneau man was cited for multiple sexual abuse of a minor charges following his arrest last week for incidents that took place in 2019 and 2020. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau man indicted on multiple sexual abuse of minor charges

If convicted, the suspect faces 99 years imprisonment.

Robert Yates, left, receives his certificate for Indigenous language teaching during the commencement ceremony for University of Alaska Southeast on May 1, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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UAS returns to in-person commencement

Students walked the stage into the next phase of life in person once more.

The Public Works and Facilities Committee heard a meme from the head of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum outlining some of the issues of the 70-year-old building and a proposal for a new structure on the waterfront on May 2, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Public works committee eyes changes to biosolids disposal, new city museum location

A new museum would ease many issues from the current building.

Courtesy photo / Sydney Akagi Photography Bartender Logan Terry pours a drink during an opening event for the Crystal Saloon, a newly overhauled bar downtown.

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What’s old is new again: A Crystal Saloon returns to Juneau

It’s a name with a history reaching back over the last century.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Project Homeless Connect was held Thursday at the Glory Hall. The last time the event was held was January 2020.

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Social services organizations, people Connect again

Resource fair returns after a pandemic pause.

There will be substantial disruptions to traffic on Tongass Boulevard for the next week as a reconstruction project takes place. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Tongass Boulevard traffic pattern shifted all week

Some intersections are closed and others limited as construction moves forward.

A phone screen displays a message warning that a suspicious email may be an attempt at stealing personal information. Cybercrime rose to new heights in 2021, according to FBI data, but there are some steps people can take to be safe, according to local law enforcement. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Cybercrime on rise nationwide as local departments address threat

A few good practices can neutralize most common scams and crimes.

Members of an antidrug taskforce arrested two people on Tuesday suspected of drug trafficking, with one suspect later proving to be concealing heroin internally. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Police say drugs were found inside suspect arrested at airport

The suspect had more than 100 grams of heroin removed, according to police.

Police arrested a Juneau man Tuesday for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Man arrested for sexual abuse of a minor

The alleged offenses occured over the last several years.

This photo shows “Old Woman With Berries in Her Lap,” a poetry collection, by Wrangell writer and poet Vivian Faith Prescott. She recently released two books, the second being "My Father’s Smokehouse,” a combination of recipes and stories. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Southeast author releases foodoir and book of poetry

The prolific author and poet has been working for years on the two books.

Jin Yue Trousil, left, and Angela Huffer practice for the upcoming Juneau Symphony concert this weekend beginning April 30. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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A rising note: Juneau Symphony brings back the noise

A full show and a new musical director to welcome audiences back.

Law enforcement officials arrested two airline passengers at Juneau International Airport for possession of drugs on Tuesday evening. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

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Two arrested at airport after cops find over $22K of drugs

More than $20,000 in drugs were found in their luggage, according to police.

Clint Helander of Advanced Blasting Services clears remaining material from a cliffside near the University of Alaska Southeast student recreation center that had a substantial rockslide in February. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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UAS cleans up February rockfall

Contractors cleared loose material from the cliffside near the rec center.

The Norwegian Bliss arrives in Juneau on Monday

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2022 cruise season begins

Visitors and Juneau locals alike were excited for the arrival.

JDHS player Gabe Cheng drives down the field with the ball during a tight game against TMHS on April 23, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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TMHS and JDHS tie 4-4 in fierce match

It’s been a bruising and competitive season so far.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire This photo shows a rockfish in the aquarium at Douglas Island Pink and Chum Inc. on April 22, 2022. The hatchery is reopening to the public beginning Monday.

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DIPAC to reopen doors to public

Put it there, chum.

Some of the bowls available for selection by attendees of the Empty Bowls event, the Glory Hall’s annual fundraiser, sit on display at the shelter’s new garden. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Empty Bowl returns resurgent as pandemic recedes

The event is open to all who purchase a ticket online.

Joe Shockley prepares a car for baling at Skookum Recycling on April 19, 2022. Skookum is partnered with the City and Borough of Juneau to dispose of junk cars for free for the first 50 registrants beginning on April 22, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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City offers free junk car recycling for first 50 registrants

All towing and recycling fees will be waved for those who meet the requirements.

The City and Borough of Juneau announced on April 19 that masks were no longer required on public transit, including Juneau International Airport, Capital Transit and CAPITAL AKcess. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau airport and public transit drop mask requirement

Nationwide, many locations have made masks optional.