Peter Segall

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Hundreds gathered at Marine Park in downtown Juneau on June 7, 2020, for a rally and march calling for an end to police violence and systemic racism in America. Protesters issued a number of demands at the rally, and the City and Borough of Juneau has been trying to address some of those issues.(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Racism review committee takes next step

Uncharted territory

Hundreds gathered at Marine Park in downtown Juneau on June 7, 2020, for a rally and march calling for an end to police violence and systemic racism in America. Protesters issued a number of demands at the rally, and the City and Borough of Juneau has been trying to address some of those issues.(Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
Students at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Montessori is a private pre-school and kindergarten which has received a large number of parents looking for child care following the Juneau School District’s announcement the 2020 school year would begin mostly online, according to executive director Laura Talpey. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

With schools online, city looks for child care alternatives

Officials say there are few easy answers to looming problem.

Students at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Montessori is a private pre-school and kindergarten which has received a large number of parents looking for child care following the Juneau School District’s announcement the 2020 school year would begin mostly online, according to executive director Laura Talpey. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Salmon derby soldiers on for 74th year

Socially distant derby.

Now home, AMHS crew member tests positive for COVID-19

No additional actions needed.

A man plays bagpipes at a silent vigil commemorating the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Marine Park on Thrusday, Aug. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Silent vigil held for atomic bombing memorial

No more nukes?

A man plays bagpipes at a silent vigil commemorating the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Marine Park on Thrusday, Aug. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

Staff are tested bi-monthly.

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Hopefully to open next July.

No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

Crane hit bridge underside.

UA board changes course on possible merger

Structural changes still an option.

Governor updates travel restrictions

Airport testing still available.

Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

Funds target schools, roads and parks.

Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan

‘UAS wouldn’t be closing tomorrow.’

Cautiously optimistic, UAS will open its doors

Masks a must.

Downtown shop may be 1st to offer onsite pot consumption

No smoking.

Amended paperwork could mean 1 fewer death for Alaska

One less for Alaska.

A Juneau Police Department officer at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Nonresident out-of-state arrivals will have to provide negative COVID-19-test results under a revised travel mandate from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Details on mandate change scarce, few changes for now

Details to be released this week.

A Juneau Police Department officer at the Juneau International Airport on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Nonresident out-of-state arrivals will have to provide negative COVID-19-test results under a revised travel mandate from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
Peter Segall / Juneau Empire Customers line up at a business in downtown Juneau on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The rise in COVID-19 cases could partially be attributed to an increase among young adults, state health experts said Tuesday. Even outside, state health experts have recommended wearing face coverings when less than six feet from others.

Governor stands firm on mask mandate, announces travel rule changes

‘If we can’t have distance we have a mask.’

Peter Segall / Juneau Empire Customers line up at a business in downtown Juneau on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The rise in COVID-19 cases could partially be attributed to an increase among young adults, state health experts said Tuesday. Even outside, state health experts have recommended wearing face coverings when less than six feet from others.

Juneau on track to break summer rainfall records

This week should be nice, though.

Assembly considers Racism Review Committee

Start the conversation

Coronavirus costs rise for school district

Covid adds to regular costs.