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Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Legislature may come back.

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding
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 2 new local COVID-19 cases

Both were attributed to contact with a previously confirmed case.

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)
Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change

Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change

I wonder what are we learning about addressing the coronavirus that applies to the climate crisis?

  • Apr 21, 2020
  • By Kate Troll
Opinion: Let’s flatten the curve of climate change
Juneau students and residents, led by members of the Yees Ku Oo Dance Group, march to Centennial Hall during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds is holding four days of meetings at Centennial Hall. The rally was organized by 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international climate advocacy movement, 350.org. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: COVID-19 offers lessons and hope, if we act smart

In the midst of this unprecedented pandemic, I am finding a small amount of hope in the fact of spring. Here in Juneau, we’re hearing… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2020
Juneau students and residents, led by members of the Yees Ku Oo Dance Group, march to Centennial Hall during a “Stand Strong for Climate” rally on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds is holding four days of meetings at Centennial Hall. The rally was organized by 350 Juneau, a local chapter of an international climate advocacy movement, 350.org. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Alaskans are ready for life under COVID-19, Gov says

Back to semi-normal business.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Courtesy photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute This original Ravenstail-style design, inspired by traditional designs in use for hundreds of years in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures, was created by Clarissa Rizal, a master weaver, in 1996. (

Sealaska Heritage Institute sues Neiman Marcus for “blatant” copyright infringement

The case is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Courtesy photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute This original Ravenstail-style design, inspired by traditional designs in use for hundreds of years in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures, was created by Clarissa Rizal, a master weaver, in 1996. (
People wearing face masks walk past a bank electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monday, April 20, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, while oil prices have fallen back. (AP Photo | Vincent Yu)

Oil price goes negative as demand collapses

Oil futures plunged below zero for the first time.

  • Apr 20, 2020
  • By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers
People wearing face masks walk past a bank electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange Monday, April 20, 2020. Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, while oil prices have fallen back. (AP Photo | Vincent Yu)
Tom Ploszaj, left, and Tony Stelik read a sign prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people as they arrive at the State House for a scheduled protest against the state lockdown due to COVID-19, Saturday, April 18, 2020, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo | Michael Dwyer)

Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Protests against stay-at-home orders were planned for Saturday in several cities.

  • Apr 18, 2020
Tom Ploszaj, left, and Tony Stelik read a sign prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people as they arrive at the State House for a scheduled protest against the state lockdown due to COVID-19, Saturday, April 18, 2020, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo | Michael Dwyer)
Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

When and where to open?

Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data
The Juneau Arts and Culture Center is being used as a shelter for Juneau residents experiencing homelessness in the face of the coronavirus. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

With shelter plans in place for the homeless, city and nonprofits look ahead

Long-term planning is the game now.

The Juneau Arts and Culture Center is being used as a shelter for Juneau residents experiencing homelessness in the face of the coronavirus. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
Dunleavy wants to get economy going again, slowly and safely

Dunleavy wants to get economy going again, slowly and safely

Not at the expense of health.

Dunleavy wants to get economy going again, slowly and safely
Inmates at Lemon Creek Correctional Center will be part of the Alaska Department of Corrections’ effort to manufacture more masks for the coronavirus crisis. (Courtesy photo | Department of Corrections)

Mask-sewing program underway at Lemon Creek as state confirms 7th COVID-19 case

The Department of Corrections wants to make 40,000 masks by next week.

Inmates at Lemon Creek Correctional Center will be part of the Alaska Department of Corrections’ effort to manufacture more masks for the coronavirus crisis. (Courtesy photo | Department of Corrections)
Juneau residents line up with legislators for a picture and a cheer during a Go Blue Day Rally for National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Advocacy groups worried about child abuse during quarantine

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Juneau residents line up with legislators for a picture and a cheer during a Go Blue Day Rally for National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Capitol on Friday, April 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Federal money comes with lots of strings attached

Federal money comes with lots of strings attached

Who has the purse strings?

Federal money comes with lots of strings attached
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State reports 3 new cases for Juneau

All are men.

  • Apr 15, 2020
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy. (NIAID-RML via AP)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID-19

I am proud to be a part of a university system that serves our communities and our state.

  • Apr 15, 2020
  • By Jim Johnsen
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center in August 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Cruise companies extend delay, cut trips to Alaska

Cruise companies extend delay, cut trips to Alaska

No tourist ships, no tourist dollars.

Cruise companies extend delay, cut trips to Alaska
State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries

State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries

The governor announced the decision Monday.

State plans to lift restrictions on elective surgeries
Lemon Creek Correctional Center has multiple confirmed cases of the coronavirus, April 10, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

LCCC isolating infected staff, distancing inmates as coronavirus spreads

Isolating confirmed cases, seperating inmates, and issued PPE are all in effect.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center has multiple confirmed cases of the coronavirus, April 10, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File About 2½ oz. of dried marijuana is weighed in this 2015 photo.

Alaska to consider allowing curbside pot pickup

Decision could come before April 20.

  • Apr 14, 2020
  • By Becky Bohrer Associated Press
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File About 2½ oz. of dried marijuana is weighed in this 2015 photo.