Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 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

  • Jun 7, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, June 7, 2020
Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality

Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality

When so many members of our community are not heard or are not treated fairly, we must make changes.

  • Jun 6, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
Alaska Supreme Court justices call for commitment to equality
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 This Front Street space used to be home to Trickster Company, which had to close its physical location in Juneau due to COVID-19 related loss off revenue. However, business co-owner Crystal Worl said online sales have allowed the business to maintain its Anchorage operations and wait to find a new Juneau space. Other business operators said online sales have been a boon when in-person business has been slow or impossible.

Online sales have helped local businesses continue to exist

While brick and mortar shuttered, digital sales surged.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 This Front Street space used to be home to Trickster Company, which had to close its physical location in Juneau due to COVID-19 related loss off revenue. However, business co-owner Crystal Worl said online sales have allowed the business to maintain its Anchorage operations and wait to find a new Juneau space. Other business operators said online sales have been a boon when in-person business has been slow or impossible.
University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system
University of Alaska regents cut 39 programs across the system
Sherry Patterson, president of the Black Awareness Association, Juneau, speaks during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day community celebration held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Jan. 20, 2020. Patterson is one of many who raised their voice following the death of George Floyd in police custody. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Sherry Patterson, president of the Black Awareness Association, Juneau, speaks during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day community celebration held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Jan. 20, 2020. Patterson is one of many who raised their voice following the death of George Floyd in police custody. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport.

City seeks temporary emergency public health workers

They’d help with outreach and screening at airport.

  • Jun 5, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 Capital City Fire/Rescue is recruiting temporary workers to help with outreach and screening at Juneau International Airport.
Biologist Sophie Gilbert and glaciologist Tim Bartholomaus smile together in 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Tim Bartholomaus and Sophie Gilbert)

A tale of glacier mice and young love

The mice aren’t real, the relationship is.

Biologist Sophie Gilbert and glaciologist Tim Bartholomaus smile together in 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Tim Bartholomaus and Sophie Gilbert)
Police calls for Friday, June 5, 2020

Police calls for Friday, June 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

  • Jun 5, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, June 5, 2020
Alaska’s congressional delegation responds to Trump criticisms, protests
Alaska’s congressional delegation responds to Trump criticisms, protests
University of Alaska board votes for study on University of Alaska Southeast merger
University of Alaska board votes for study on University of Alaska Southeast merger
A member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Airport Screening Task Force greets passengers disembarking from a flight arriving at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. All passengers are handed fliers with health and safety information as they leave the plane. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

City votes against local quarantine measure, citing state mandate

Governor’s mandate seems like enough for Assembly.

A member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Airport Screening Task Force greets passengers disembarking from a flight arriving at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. All passengers are handed fliers with health and safety information as they leave the plane. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during an interview at the Baranof Hotel in this February 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Murkowski says she’s struggling with supporting Trump

Senator praises Mattis’ message.

  • Jun 4, 2020
  • By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks during an interview at the Baranof Hotel in this February 2014 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts

Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts

One post described Black Lives Matter as a “hate group.”

  • Jun 4, 2020
  • Associated Press
Palmer police chief placed on leave over social media posts
Get tested or quarantine, interstate travelers will have to choose
Get tested or quarantine, interstate travelers will have to choose
Members of Top Hat Cannabis pose with members of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank as they make a $10,000 donation to the food bank on Friday, May 29, 2020. (Courtesy photo | John Nemeth)

Local cannabis company donates $10,000 to food bank

Cannabis industry donations are usually clandestine, but not this one.

Members of Top Hat Cannabis pose with members of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank as they make a $10,000 donation to the food bank on Friday, May 29, 2020. (Courtesy photo | John Nemeth)
Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat
Economist Ed King makes it a race for Juneau House seat
Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May

The fields are alive.

  • Jun 3, 2020
  • By Mary F. Willson For the Juneau Empire
Observations from Cowee Meadows in late May
For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)

First Friday expands, blending virtual and in-person events

Other communities join the arts celebration, too.

For First Friday, artist Crystal Cudworth will hold a one-hour long First Friday virtual workshop that will offer tips on how to assemble a canvas and basic rules necessary to begin an archival painting.(Courtesy Photo | Crystal Cudworth)
Arts and activism are coming to a screen near you
Arts and activism are coming to a screen near you
Planet Alaska: Pandemic gardening follies

Planet Alaska: Pandemic gardening follies

Mistakes or “learning experiences?”

Planet Alaska: Pandemic gardening follies