UA board changes course on possible merger
UA board changes course on possible merger

Trump Jr. expresses opposition to proposed Pebble Mine

Donald Trump Jr. agrees with calls to block a proposed copper and gold mine.

With social distancing making signature-gathering difficult, the Recall Dunleavy campaign has had to find new ways to get people to sign. There’ll be drive-thru signings in Anchorage and Fairbanks this weekend but nothing’s yet planned for Juneau. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)

Alaska governor recall campaign not on track to be on ballot

Effort falls about 30,000 signatures short.

  • Aug 5, 2020
  • Associated Press
With social distancing making signature-gathering difficult, the Recall Dunleavy campaign has had to find new ways to get people to sign. There’ll be drive-thru signings in Anchorage and Fairbanks this weekend but nothing’s yet planned for Juneau. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire file)
The Wilderness Adventurer returned to Juneau after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. There were 66 people, 36 guests and 30 crew members, on board the ship. The canceled trip by UnCruise was the first of the season. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s first cruise of the year ends after positive COVID-19 test

The ship didn’t make port anywhere else, and crew and passengers are now quarantined.

The Wilderness Adventurer returned to Juneau after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. There were 66 people, 36 guests and 30 crew members, on board the ship. The canceled trip by UnCruise was the first of the season. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
The site of Juneau Youth Wrestling Club’s future practice facility has been cleared, and Josh Houston, club board president said it’s hoped the building will be in place by October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Juneau Youth Wrestling Club’s new home nears completion

Tornados are ready to touch down.

The site of Juneau Youth Wrestling Club’s future practice facility has been cleared, and Josh Houston, club board president said it’s hoped the building will be in place by October. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
Governor updates travel restrictions
Governor updates travel restrictions
Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

An events schedule for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 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

  • Aug 5, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on July 7, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on July 7, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District building, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

City to distribute free cloth face coverings

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides the masks.

City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
The United States Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick, rear, prepares to take over towing a stranded vessel after assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard on Aug. 1, 2020. (USCG photo / PA2 Alexandria Preston)
The United States Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick, rear, prepares to take over towing a stranded vessel after assistance from the Canadian Coast Guard on Aug. 1, 2020. (USCG photo / PA2 Alexandria Preston)
Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters

Funds target schools, roads and parks.

Assembly sends $15 million bond package to voters
One distress call was from the Mendenhall River, where a kayaker had capsized before self-recovering. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

CCFR gets feet wet with pair of watery call-outs

Those in trouble helped themselves in both cases.

One distress call was from the Mendenhall River, where a kayaker had capsized before self-recovering. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host distance delivered classes on a variety of subjects, including fermented foods. Kimchi is a Korean dish made of salted and fermented vegetables. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

Extension service to offer free, virtual classes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a week of free distance delivered classes the week of Aug. 10. Extension service agents and… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Events
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host distance delivered classes on a variety of subjects, including fermented foods. Kimchi is a Korean dish made of salted and fermented vegetables. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 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 4, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020
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)

80 new confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, 1 death

Bulk continues to be centered in Anchorage.

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)
Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan
Regents to review University of Alaska Southeast merger plan
Cases of syphilis in Alaska more than doubled in a year, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

Syphilis cases in Alaska more than double in a year

STDs are reaching all-time highs in Alaska.

Cases of syphilis in Alaska more than doubled in a year, according to Alaska Department of Health and Social Services data. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)
Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

Man reports being bitten by bear

First responders say he suffered superficial wounds.

Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)