The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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

Libraries, schools, pools and more.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.

Coping with Covid-19

“When your release reminds you of how bad things are, it’s not a release.”

Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire                                 Upon arriving in California, Jeff Lund immediately drove to the isolated reaches of the Upper Sacramento to practice social distancing and to find some trout.
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Perseverance Theatre is postponing its show “Fun Home.”

Perseverance Theatre postpones fun home

Perseverance Theatre is postponing a play that was planned to open later this month. “Fun Home,” which is based on a graphic memoir by Alison… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                 Perseverance Theatre is postponing its show “Fun Home.”
Police calls for Thursday, March 19, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, March 19, 2020

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  • Mar 19, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, March 19, 2020
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks before the Senate passes a supplemental budget, Wednesday, March 18. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel McDonald)
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks before the Senate passes a supplemental budget, Wednesday, March 18. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel McDonald)
Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 First Student employees and Juneau School District food services supervisor Adrianne Schwartz carry student meals off the bus near Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday.

Juneau School District distributes student meals as schools shuttered

The coronavirus has forced the school district to react quickly.

Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire                                 First Student employees and Juneau School District food services supervisor Adrianne Schwartz carry student meals off the bus near Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday.
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, brings total to 9 in Alaska
Triangle Club owner Leeann Thomas, right, and bartender Sam Sims, toast the bar at last call before an indefinite closure due to coronavirus prevention measure, March 18, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Triangle Club owner Leeann Thomas, right, and bartender Sam Sims, toast the bar at last call before an indefinite closure due to coronavirus prevention measure, March 18, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in support of his bill to recognize Alaska’s 229 already federally-recognized tribes on Friday, March 13, 2020. A photo of Alaska Native civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich can be seen in the background. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

House passes bill to recognize Alaska’s tribes

Tribes have self-governed for millenia.

Rep. Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in support of his bill to recognize Alaska’s 229 already federally-recognized tribes on Friday, March 13, 2020. A photo of Alaska Native civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Peratrovich can be seen in the background. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
The Glory Hall, one of Juneau’s main shelters for people experiencing homelessness, is enforcing drastic policy changes to combat the spread of coronavirus among its guests, March 17, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

City, nonprofits look to protect homeless citizens from coronavirus

Living in tightly packed shelters, with less access to medicine and protection, Juneau residents experiencing homelessness are some of the most vulnerable members of the… Continue reading

The Glory Hall, one of Juneau’s main shelters for people experiencing homelessness, is enforcing drastic policy changes to combat the spread of coronavirus among its guests, March 17, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
85th Annual Tribal Assembly postponed

85th Annual Tribal Assembly postponed

A new date has not been identified.

85th Annual Tribal Assembly postponed
Digital get down: Open mic moves to internet

Digital get down: Open mic moves to internet

Internet, live transmission.

Digital get down: Open mic moves to internet
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close
3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, restaurants and bars to close
Gov. Sean Parnell speaks to the Downtown Rotary Club during their luncheon at the Baranof Hotel in 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Sean Parnell speaks to the Downtown Rotary Club during their luncheon at the Baranof Hotel in 2011. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Volunteer Michael Starr restocks shelves at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank on Crazy Horse Drive in October 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Volunteer Michael Starr restocks shelves at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank on Crazy Horse Drive in October 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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  • Mar 17, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Passengers stand on the top deck of the MS Westerdam while the cruise ship is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. The feel-good story of how Cambodia allowed a cruise ship to dock after it was turned away elsewhere in Asia for fear of spreading the deadly virus that began in China has taken a dark turn after a passenger released from the ship tested positive for the virus. (AP Photo)

Westerdam is no longer coming to Juneau

Meeting includes COVID-19 focus.

Passengers stand on the top deck of the MS Westerdam while the cruise ship is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. The feel-good story of how Cambodia allowed a cruise ship to dock after it was turned away elsewhere in Asia for fear of spreading the deadly virus that began in China has taken a dark turn after a passenger released from the ship tested positive for the virus. (AP Photo)
Mr. Green (Aria Moore) makes a serious accusation about Mrs. Peacock (Kayla Kohlhase) while holding a feather. A surprised Wadsworth (Toby Russell), Miss Scarlet (Amanda McDowell) and Professor Plum (Jager Hunt) look on. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas High School’s latest play is a murder-driven farce

Clue-neau-Douglas High School theater’s play mixes mystery and comedy.

Mr. Green (Aria Moore) makes a serious accusation about Mrs. Peacock (Kayla Kohlhase) while holding a feather. A surprised Wadsworth (Toby Russell), Miss Scarlet (Amanda McDowell) and Professor Plum (Jager Hunt) look on. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
This willow ptarmigan is just resting, in between snacks of buds. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)

Finding fun and feathered friends in February

The prize observation came from Eaglecrest.

This willow ptarmigan is just resting, in between snacks of buds. (Courtesy Photo | Bob Armstrong)
Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules
Capitol Live: House passes resolution to suspend notification rules