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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos for July 2020.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska
Courtesy photo / Shari Paul Americorps members participate in a videoconference with program coordinator Shari Paul during their orientation.

Bumper crop of Americorps members join Juneau

The 13 members are focused heavily on early childhood education.

Courtesy photo / Shari Paul Americorps members participate in a videoconference with program coordinator Shari Paul during their orientation.
Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 16, 2020

Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 16, 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

  • Aug 16, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Saturday, Aug. 16, 2020
Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19

Ferry crew to be tested.

Sailings canceled after ferry passengers test positive for COVID-19
Poll worker Dian Martin minds an early voting site in a state office building in Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Voting in Alaska will look a bit different amid the coronavirus pandemic, with election officials saying poll workers will be required to wear protective gear, such as masks, and will encourage voters to maintain social distance and wear masks. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)

Voting in Alaska will look different amid pandemic

A large number of requested mail-in ballots could mean some races won’t be settled on election night

Poll worker Dian Martin minds an early voting site in a state office building in Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Voting in Alaska will look a bit different amid the coronavirus pandemic, with election officials saying poll workers will be required to wear protective gear, such as masks, and will encourage voters to maintain social distance and wear masks. (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

City reports 13 new cases

Statewide, over 100 reported.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. United States Postal Service workers in Juneau will not be able to act as witnesses for absentee ballots. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Primary Elections: Where to vote

Masks required in Juneau.

This photo shows absentee ballot paperwork sent to an Alaskan voter in July 2020. United States Postal Service workers in Juneau will not be able to act as witnesses for absentee ballots. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
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Canada-US border restrictions extended

Canada-US border restrictions extended

They will be in place at least through September.

  • Aug 14, 2020
  • By ROB GILLIES Associated Press
Canada-US border restrictions extended
Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught

First fish at Douglas station delivered by man on Jet Ski

Derby starts slow, but first fish has been caught
Police investigate racist graffiti near middle school

Police investigate racist graffiti near middle school

The messages within the graffiti are considered a hate crime, according to police.

Police investigate racist graffiti near middle school
This composite image shows both the Alaska State, Library, Archives and Museum and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Both have made adjustments to a relatively tourism-free summer. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Weekly

No tourists means loss and opportunities for museums

The Alaska State Museum usually gets more than 15,000 guests over summer. This year, it’s 500.

This composite image shows both the Alaska State, Library, Archives and Museum and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Both have made adjustments to a relatively tourism-free summer. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Courtesy Photo / Kevin Myers Kevin Myers is the author of the new book “Hidden Falls.” In the novel, which is available at Amazon and will be available at Hearthside Books, a newspaper columnist finds himself embroiled in the world of organized crime. Myers was previously the editor of the Capital City Weekly.
Capital City Weekly

‘Goodfellas’ meets ‘Good Will Hunting’: Ex-Juneauite’s novel introduces columnist to organized crime

Author would be here on a book tour, but, y’know.

Courtesy Photo / Kevin Myers Kevin Myers is the author of the new book “Hidden Falls.” In the novel, which is available at Amazon and will be available at Hearthside Books, a newspaper columnist finds himself embroiled in the world of organized crime. Myers was previously the editor of the Capital City Weekly.
Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Sector Juneau CO urges teamwork, safety in strange times

The Coast Guard works with its partners to get the job done.

Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 14, 2020

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 14, 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

  • Aug 14, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 14, 2020
UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Aug. 4 after a passenger received positive coronavirus test results. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Rapid testing essential to future of industry, UnCruise CEO says

With the ability to quarantine guests before boarding, the industry could ensure clean boats.

UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Aug. 4 after a passenger received positive coronavirus test results. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
95 new COVID case, DHSS reports

95 new COVID case, DHSS reports

7 cases in kids under 10.

95 new COVID case, DHSS reports
Coast Guardsmen aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk rescued a boy injured hiking near Haines on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy photo / U.S. Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescues injured boy hiking near Haines

It’s the Coast Guard’s 31st rescue since June.

Coast Guardsmen aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk rescued a boy injured hiking near Haines on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy photo / U.S. Coast Guard
JPD arrest man wanted in Kansas for child pornography charge

JPD arrest man wanted in Kansas for child pornography charge

He’s being held without bail, soon to be extradited.

JPD arrest man wanted in Kansas for child pornography charge
Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast

It could be heading our way.

Rare white killer whale spotted in Southeast
More than 13 acres of land on North Douglas now owned by Southeast Alaska Lad Trust and known as the Grummett Wetlands will be open to the public for passive recreation. That includes activities such as hiking, birding and exploring. (Courtesy Photo / Southeast Alaska Land Trust)

Local nonprofit acquires property near Mendenhall Refuge

Property now named for late board member.

More than 13 acres of land on North Douglas now owned by Southeast Alaska Lad Trust and known as the Grummett Wetlands will be open to the public for passive recreation. That includes activities such as hiking, birding and exploring. (Courtesy Photo / Southeast Alaska Land Trust)