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Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming

Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming

Much of Canada’s remaining intact ice shelf has broken apart.

Canada’s last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. (NIAID/TNS)

State reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death

26 Alaskans have died with COVID-19, according to state.

  • Aug 8, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. (NIAID/TNS)
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)

Man with warrant in Alaska accused of breaking veteran’s jaw over mask comment

Event happened in Spokane.

  • Aug 8, 2020
(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire)
Swamp gentian flowers are common in the meadows at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong photo)

Getting in July explorations while the sun shined

We reveled in the dazzling light and warmth.

Swamp gentian flowers are common in the meadows at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Courtesy Photo / Bob Armstrong photo)
Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds

Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska judge dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the method by which the state dispersed its federal coronavirus funds was unconstitutional. The lawsuit,… Continue reading

  • Aug 8, 2020
  • Associated Press
Judge dismisses Juneau man’s lawsuit over state coronavirus funds
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)
UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Tuesday after a passenger returned a positive coronavirus test. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

UnCruise guests quarantined, undergoing tests

UnCruise is paying for quarantine lodging, meals, and testing.

UnCruise’s first sailing was recalled to port on Tuesday after a passenger returned a positive coronavirus test. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
A bear broke into a pizza delivery car Friday morning, chasing the sweet scent. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Pizza)

Bear breaks into car chasing scent of pizza

The interior was shredded, but it’s already getting fixed

A bear broke into a pizza delivery car Friday morning, chasing the sweet scent. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Pizza)
No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage

Staff are tested bi-monthly.

No changes at Juneau Pioneer Home after positive cases in Anchorage
Israeli Olympic racewalker Shaul Ladany holds his 1972’s Olympic race shoes for a portrait in Omer, Israel, Sunday, July 12, 2020. In an instant, the world record holder in the 50-mile walk was thrust into one of sports’ greatest tragedies and a seminal moment in modern history _ the kidnapping and massacre of his fellow Israeli team members at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The killing shocked the world, gave the Palestinian cause an audience and ushered in a new era of global terrorism. Ladany, a Holocaust survivor, the lessons still linger. He says it taught him to “never be afraid” but become “more careful.”(AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)

Israeli racewalker recalls surviving 1972 Munich massacre

In an instant, he was thrust into one of sports’ greatest tragedies.

  • Aug 7, 2020
  • By ARON HELLER Associated Press
  • Sports
Israeli Olympic racewalker Shaul Ladany holds his 1972’s Olympic race shoes for a portrait in Omer, Israel, Sunday, July 12, 2020. In an instant, the world record holder in the 50-mile walk was thrust into one of sports’ greatest tragedies and a seminal moment in modern history _ the kidnapping and massacre of his fellow Israeli team members at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The killing shocked the world, gave the Palestinian cause an audience and ushered in a new era of global terrorism. Ladany, a Holocaust survivor, the lessons still linger. He says it taught him to “never be afraid” but become “more careful.”(AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown

A crowd gathered to watch, and all on-duty officers were called in

Report of altercation turns into multiple arrests downtown
A grizzly bear sow and cubs that are fishing for chum salmon in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, northern Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Matt Cameron, National Park Service)

Bears alert scientists to secret salmon streams

How could people have missed those salmon runs?

A grizzly bear sow and cubs that are fishing for chum salmon in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, northern Alaska. (Courtesy Photo / Matt Cameron, National Park Service)
Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus

Hopefully to open next July.

Work begins on SHI’s arts campus
Sgt. Seth LaCount / Alaska National Guard via AP, File Alaska Army National Guard soldiers use a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to remove an abandoned bus, popularized by the book and movie “Into the Wild,” out of its location in the Alaska backcountry. The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday, July 30, that it intends to negotiate with the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North in Fairbanks to display the bus.

‘Into the Wild’ bus likely lands a new home

An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum.

  • Aug 7, 2020
  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
Sgt. Seth LaCount / Alaska National Guard via AP, File Alaska Army National Guard soldiers use a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to remove an abandoned bus, popularized by the book and movie “Into the Wild,” out of its location in the Alaska backcountry. The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday, July 30, that it intends to negotiate with the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North in Fairbanks to display the bus.
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020

Police calls for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020

Police blotter This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information,… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
Police calls for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020
A traveler not from Alaska tested for COVID-19 at Juneau International Airport has tested positive. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Here’s what’s needed to travel to Alaska

The state released new mandate Thursday afternoon.

A traveler not from Alaska tested for COVID-19 at Juneau International Airport has tested positive. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says

Crane hit bridge underside.

No damage to Douglas Bridge after brief collision, DOT says
CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze

It’s being investigated as an arson.

CCFR, JPD investigating car set ablaze
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 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

  • Aug 6, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
State reports 59 new cases, Juneau reports 9

State reports 59 new cases, Juneau reports 9

16 active cases in the capital city.

State reports 59 new cases, Juneau reports 9