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This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (Courtesy Image | NIAID, National Institutes of Health)

94 new cases confirmed in Alaska

Seven cases were confirmed in Juneau

This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (Courtesy Image | NIAID, National Institutes of Health)
The cast of Theatre in the Rough rehearses for a production of “As You Like It.” The sequence incorporating candles is a memorial of lives lost to COVID-19. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

Outsider art: Outdoors location and caution bring Shakespeare to local stage

All the world’s a stage — especially Savikko Park’s Pioneer Pavilion.

The cast of Theatre in the Rough rehearses for a production of “As You Like It.” The sequence incorporating candles is a memorial of lives lost to COVID-19. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Roald Helgesen is Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska new chief operating officer. (Courtesy Photo | For Tlingit and Haida)
Capital City Weekly

Tlingit and Haida hires new chief operating officer

The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska hired Roald Helgesen as chief operating officer, Tlingit and Haida announced. In the… Continue reading

Roald Helgesen is Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska new chief operating officer. (Courtesy Photo | For Tlingit and Haida)
Sealaska Heritage Institute media intern and Northwest Coast art student Mikayla Mitchell peruses some of the books recently donated to the institute by Lesley Jacobs. (Courtesy Photo | Brian Wallace for Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Capital City Weekly

Sealaska Heritage Institute library grows thanks to donations

Seattle resident donates Northwest Coast art books.

Sealaska Heritage Institute media intern and Northwest Coast art student Mikayla Mitchell peruses some of the books recently donated to the institute by Lesley Jacobs. (Courtesy Photo | Brian Wallace for Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Being a fly on the wall for complicated life cycles

Being a fly on the wall for complicated life cycles

Not just growing up.

Being a fly on the wall for complicated life cycles
Pond lilies and dandelions brighten a cool, damp day

Pond lilies and dandelions brighten a cool, damp day

Some of the dandelion stems had reached extraordinary lengths.

Pond lilies and dandelions brighten a cool, damp day
Sue Mauger, Cook Inletkeeper’s science and executive director, works in the Russian River. (Courtesy Photo | Joe Yelverton)
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What climate change means for Alaska’s rivers — and king salmon

A study finds some answers for Chinook salmon decline lie in freshwater rivers and streams.

Sue Mauger, Cook Inletkeeper’s science and executive director, works in the Russian River. (Courtesy Photo | Joe Yelverton)
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Headlights from a line of cars shine at dusk as people evacuate the Spit in Homer, Alaska, following a powerful earthquake in the Aleutian Islands that prompted a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of damage in the sparsely populated area of the state, and the tsunami warning was later canceled. (Pat Williams Russell)

Powerful quake jolts Alaska towns, produces small tsunami

There were no immediate reports of damage.

  • Jul 22, 2020
  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
Headlights from a line of cars shine at dusk as people evacuate the Spit in Homer, Alaska, following a powerful earthquake in the Aleutian Islands that prompted a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of damage in the sparsely populated area of the state, and the tsunami warning was later canceled. (Pat Williams Russell)
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire The pavilion at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Friday, July 17.

What NEPA changes mean for Mendenhall project is unclear

Visitor Center has an active NEPA review.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire The pavilion at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Friday, July 17.
Police calls for Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, July 22, 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

  • Jul 22, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, July 22, 2020
With mandate passed, city asks for compliance

With mandate passed, city asks for compliance

‘If we have to, we can issue citations.’

With mandate passed, city asks for compliance
Alaska continues streak of high new case numbers

Alaska continues streak of high new case numbers

The cases connected to Alaska Glacier Seafoods rises to 40.

Alaska continues streak of high new case numbers
Cmdr. Brian McLaughlin speaks to Coast Guard Air Station Sitka personnel during a change of command ceremony held at Air Station Sitka, Alaska, July 17, 2020. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Coast Guard)

Air Station Sitka welcomes new commanding officer

This isn’t his first tour in Alaska.

Cmdr. Brian McLaughlin speaks to Coast Guard Air Station Sitka personnel during a change of command ceremony held at Air Station Sitka, Alaska, July 17, 2020. (Courtesy photo | U.S. Coast Guard)
Eaglecrest Ski Area will be closed to all users on Thursday, July 23, 2020, as they conduct blasting operations. (Courtesy photo | Eaglecrest Ski Area)

Eaglecrest to hold demolition work

They’re blasting into a rock face to create more material for trails.

Eaglecrest Ski Area will be closed to all users on Thursday, July 23, 2020, as they conduct blasting operations. (Courtesy photo | Eaglecrest Ski Area)
The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

National Night Out postponed due to coronavirus concerns

JPD is concerned with coronavirus risk.

The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
The MV LeConte as seen at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, July 20, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Ferry work group says $24M subsidy insufficient

The task force faces a Sept. 30 deadline to complete its report.

The MV LeConte as seen at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal, July 20, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, July 21, 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

  • Jul 21, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Alaska Glacier Seafoods has had an outbreak of the coronavirus that’s spread to 38 workers as of July 20, 2020.

Alaska and Juneau hit new highs for COVID-19 cases

Juneau had 26 new cases connected to Alaska Glacier Seafoods.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Alaska Glacier Seafoods has had an outbreak of the coronavirus that’s spread to 38 workers as of July 20, 2020.
Masks are mandatory, city says

Masks are mandatory, city says

Wear a mask.

Masks are mandatory, city says
Bullwinkle’s Pizza Parlor in the Mendenhall Valley was robbed early Monday morning, July 20, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Valley Bullwinkle’s robbed early Monday morning

Police are seeking assistance locating the suspect.

Bullwinkle’s Pizza Parlor in the Mendenhall Valley was robbed early Monday morning, July 20, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)