Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures

Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures

New measures have left cruise ships stranded in the Caribbean, South America and Europe.

  • Mar 17, 2020
  • By Adriana Gomez Licon Associated Press
Cruise ships stranded after countries adopt virus measures
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. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.

Alaska has 2 new COVID-19 cases

“We are expecting more cases.”

  • Mar 16, 2020
  • 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. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.
Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern
Dunleavy: No reason to panic, but there is reason for concern
State basketball tournament canceled

State basketball tournament canceled

Their season was abruptly truncated by coronavirus measures.

State basketball tournament canceled
House gets tied up trying to address pandemic
House gets tied up trying to address pandemic
Iditarod loses another major sponsor

Iditarod loses another major sponsor

Chrysler puts on the brakes.

  • Mar 16, 2020
  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
Iditarod loses another major sponsor
Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday
Capitol Live: House pushes resolution, bills to Tuesday
Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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  • Mar 16, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts

Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts

There are 870 federal judges in the United States. Two are Native American.

  • Mar 15, 2020
  • By KALLE BENALLIE Indian Country Today
Native American judge blazes trail in federal courts
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be among the public facilities closed because of COVID-19 concerns. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City announces public facility closings

Libraries, 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)
Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020

Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020

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  • Mar 14, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, March 15, 2020
Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is officially canceled.

Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is officially canceled.

74th annual tournament isn’t happening.

Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is officially canceled.
Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says
Schools closed to students until March 30, Gov says
Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Charges announced against state representative

Voter misconduct and interference.

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, on the floor of the House on Friday, March 13, 2020. Friday afternoon, the Department of Law announced charges had been filed against LeDoux.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital is one of many organizations in Juneau adjusting its operating procedures to deal with the risk of outbreak of the coronavirus. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Bartlett Regional Hospital is one of many organizations in Juneau adjusting its operating procedures to deal with the risk of outbreak of the coronavirus. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender
Capitol Live: House adjourns to Monday, leaves bills on calender
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School was closed Friday, March 13, over COVID-19 concerns after a student was tested for “multiple viruses,” according to the Juneau School District and City and Borough of Juneau.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Elementary school closed over virus concerns

The results of the testing have not been released.

Sayeik: Gastineau Community School was closed Friday, March 13, over COVID-19 concerns after a student was tested for “multiple viruses,” according to the Juneau School District and City and Borough of Juneau.(Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Big plans from Tlingit and Haida

Big plans from Tlingit and Haida

“Social enterprise.”

Big plans from Tlingit and Haida
Evelyn Richards stands with her arm raised following a match at the Middle School State Wrestling Championship in Fairbanks. (Courtesy Photo | Dana Richards)

They are the champions: 2 Juneau wrestlers win at middle school state

Several others earned medals.

  • Mar 13, 2020
  • By Ben Hohenstatt Juneau Empire
Evelyn Richards stands with her arm raised following a match at the Middle School State Wrestling Championship in Fairbanks. (Courtesy Photo | Dana Richards)
Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020

Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020

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  • Mar 13, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, March 13, 2020