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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.
Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival

Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival

“We are safer interacting with this group of people than many others.”

Opinion: I look forward to the Westerdam’s arrival
This photo provided by Michele Smith, shows an empty lounge area on the Grand Princess cruise ship Friday, March 6, 2020, off the California coast. Scrambling to keep the coronavirus at bay, officials ordered a cruise ship with about 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew can be tested, after a traveler from its previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. A Coast Guard helicopter lowered test kits onto the 951-foot (290-meter) Grand Princess by rope as the vessel lay at anchor off Northern California, and authorities said the results would be available on Friday, March 6, 2020. Princess Cruise Lines said fewer than 100 people aboard had been identified for testing. (Michele Smith via AP)

Coronavirus concerns strand cruise passengers off California

Thousands of people were confined to a cruise ship circling in waters near San Francisco.

This photo provided by Michele Smith, shows an empty lounge area on the Grand Princess cruise ship Friday, March 6, 2020, off the California coast. Scrambling to keep the coronavirus at bay, officials ordered a cruise ship with about 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew can be tested, after a traveler from its previous voyage died of the disease and at least two others became infected. A Coast Guard helicopter lowered test kits onto the 951-foot (290-meter) Grand Princess by rope as the vessel lay at anchor off Northern California, and authorities said the results would be available on Friday, March 6, 2020. Princess Cruise Lines said fewer than 100 people aboard had been identified for testing. (Michele Smith via AP)
Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection

I read the article by Mr. Fargnoli, and I agree with him that the residents of Juneau should not be placed in a high-risk situation.… Continue reading

Opinion: This cruise ship should be subjected to a federal inspection
President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before leaving the White House, Monday, March 2, 2020 in Washington, to attend a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Opinion: Trump’s lawsuits may be a campaign strategy

He’s sowing seeds of doubt.

President Donald Trump talks to members of the media before leaving the White House, Monday, March 2, 2020 in Washington, to attend a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay

By repealing the jet ski ban, Dunleavy is playing into the hands of special interest groups.

Opinion: Keep jet skis out of Kachemak Bay
The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Sustainable Soundscapes: Places may look the same, but their sounds are changing

Sustainable Soundscapes: Places may look the same, but their sounds are changing

Listening closely to this planet’s sounds can tell us a lot about where we are, and where we’re going.

Sustainable Soundscapes: Places may look the same, but their sounds are changing
Thank you letters for March 1, 2020.

Thank you letters for March 1, 2020.

Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gunalchéesh.

Thank you letters for March 1, 2020.
Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska House temporarily strips Eastman of committee roles

The Alaska House voted Thursday to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman.

Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
Police calls for Friday, March 6, 2020

Police calls for Friday, March 6, 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 6, 2020
The MV Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Roads don’t rust

“A boat is a hole in the water into which you throw money.”

The MV Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)
Alaska raises coronavirus preparedness level

Alaska raises coronavirus preparedness level

Steps one can take to help prevent contracting a cold also can help prevent getting COVID-19.

Alaska raises coronavirus preparedness level
Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Cruise ship decision should be tabled by the Assembly

Prudence and levelheadedness are called for.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Cruise ship turned away from Asia ports comes to town

Cruise ship turned away from Asia ports comes to town

A cruise ship that was turned away from ports in Asia because of fears of spreading a new virus is expected to arrive in Alaska.… Continue reading

Cruise ship turned away from Asia ports comes to town

Death Notice: Gabriel Meachum

Gabriel Francis Meachum, 32, passed away in Eagle River on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Staying safe when soaked

Staying safe when soaked

Most of the time we don’t know there’s a flaw in our system until it is exposed.

Staying safe when soaked
Angela Rodell, Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks about the positive results of the fund this year at the APFC office in July 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Angela Rodell, Executive Director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, speaks about the positive results of the fund this year at the APFC office in July 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The grass is bluer at this new jam

The grass is bluer at this new jam

There’s a new slow jam for slow Sunday nights. Erin Anais Heist is creating a space for musicians, who are new to bluegrass, and that… Continue reading

The grass is bluer at this new jam
Police calls for Thursday, March 5, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, March 5, 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 5, 2020