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No cruises till July at the earliest mean these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Stopping the bleeding: City offers interim loans for small businesses

The small loans are just to hold business over till federal aid comes online.

No cruises till July at the earliest mean these tourist-targeted shops downtown will likely remain shuttered for months longer, March 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Tennessee’s Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey confirmed the state’s first case of the new coronavirus. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State confirms Juneau’s 11th COVID-19 case

News came Friday afternoon.

  • Apr 3, 2020
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Tennessee’s Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey confirmed the state’s first case of the new coronavirus. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Police calls for Friday, April 3, 2020

Police calls for Friday, April 3, 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

  • Apr 3, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, April 3, 2020
Lessons from dusty, stinky bones

Lessons from dusty, stinky bones

Gagging in the name of science.

Lessons from dusty, stinky bones
Health care infrastructure is increasing, Gov says

Health care infrastructure is increasing, Gov says

State unveils new data website.

Health care infrastructure is increasing, Gov says
The City and Borough of Juneau is beginning a reconstruction project on some roads in the Mendenhall Valley, April 2, 2020. (Courtesy Art | CBJ)

CBJ kicks off road reconstruction in the Valley

The work begins this week, release says.

The City and Borough of Juneau is beginning a reconstruction project on some roads in the Mendenhall Valley, April 2, 2020. (Courtesy Art | CBJ)
Juneauites express concerns for Mendenhall expansion plans in written comments

Juneauites express concerns for Mendenhall expansion plans in written comments

Draft plan is expected in June.

Juneauites express concerns for Mendenhall expansion plans in written comments
Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones) Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones)

Headband-ing together: Quilter and family help make equipment for health care workers

She can turn out 50 per day.

Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones) Surgical scrub technician Jody Hass and registered nurse Diana Colbert wear headbands made by Liz Clauder and her daughters, Frances Jones and Nicole Bettridge. The headbands include buttons that allow masks to loop around things that aren’t a health care worker’s ears. (Courtesy Photo | Luke Jones)
Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly OKs $3 million to assist small businesses

If paid off in a year, there’s no interest.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
People pay tribute to the Woosh.ji.een Dance Group as they perform during a Celebrate Survivors gathering sponsored by Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and AWARE in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Advocacy groups concerned about possible rise in domestic violence

Resources are absolutely available for those who need them.

People pay tribute to the Woosh.ji.een Dance Group as they perform during a Celebrate Survivors gathering sponsored by Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and AWARE in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this February photo, a moose munches on a tree in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska wildlife officials have a message for residents: Please don’t feed the moose. State Fish and Game officials said Wednesday, April 1, 2020, they’ve seen an uptick in people feeding moose such foods as carrots and apples after a heavy snow season that left many of animals thin and nutritionally vulnerable. Plus, intentionally feeding moose is illegal, and can result in a misdemeanor violation of state game feeding laws. Unintentional feeding can result in a $300 ticket from Alaska Wildlife Troopers. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)

Alaska officials to residents: Don’t feed the moose

State officials said they’ve seen an uptick in people feeding moose carrots and apples.

In this February photo, a moose munches on a tree in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska wildlife officials have a message for residents: Please don’t feed the moose. State Fish and Game officials said Wednesday, April 1, 2020, they’ve seen an uptick in people feeding moose such foods as carrots and apples after a heavy snow season that left many of animals thin and nutritionally vulnerable. Plus, intentionally feeding moose is illegal, and can result in a misdemeanor violation of state game feeding laws. Unintentional feeding can result in a $300 ticket from Alaska Wildlife Troopers. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)
Police calls for Thursday, April 2, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, April 2, 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

  • Apr 2, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, April 2, 2020
Lily Hope is the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s featured artist for this week’s Virtual First Friday. (Courtesy art | Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)
Capital City Weekly

With physical contact forbidden, Juneau finds new ways to socialize

Life finds a way.

Lily Hope is the Sealaska Heritage Institute’s featured artist for this week’s Virtual First Friday. (Courtesy art | Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)
State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school

State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school

Take out is still OK.

State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school
Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

‘There’s a lot of unknowns right now.’

Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear
Jeff Lund is nearly finished with his two weeks in quarantine after a week fly fishing with old friends on Northern California Rivers. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

Sanctuary of stress: Finding relief in unplugging at home

Tie rather than scroll. Read paper, not screens.

Jeff Lund is nearly finished with his two weeks in quarantine after a week fly fishing with old friends on Northern California Rivers. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?

It takes less time than making a grilled cheese.

Happy Census Day: Did you respond yet?
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns.

COVID-19 closings: Public facilities close to limit spread of the virus

Libraries, schools, pools and more.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns.
Cruise ships are docked at PortMiami, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s working with Holland America on a detailed docking plan that would require two ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated cruise to handle all medical issues without impacting South Florida’s already-stressed hospitals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Coast Guard: Cruise ships must stay at sea with sick onboard

The new rules require daily updates on each ship’s coronavirus caseload for vessels in U.S. waters.

  • Apr 1, 2020
  • By FREIDA FRISARO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Cruise ships are docked at PortMiami, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that it’s working with Holland America on a detailed docking plan that would require two ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated cruise to handle all medical issues without impacting South Florida’s already-stressed hospitals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Vivian Mork teaches harvesting of devil’s club in Wrangell years ago. ( Vivian Mork | For the Capital City Weekly)
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Winter Medicine

Tea-ing off on cold season.

Vivian Mork teaches harvesting of devil’s club in Wrangell years ago. ( Vivian Mork | For the Capital City Weekly)