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Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

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Opinion: Tourism in the era of middle-class acquiescence

It’s time to examine “thorny questions of ethics and values.”

Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Metcalfe is co-organizing a public meeting asking if cruise ship tourism is detrimental to the quality of life in the Basin Road and Thane neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Neighborhoods get together to talk tourism impact

Updates from a public meeting

Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residential group airs tourism complaints, considers what comes next

Occasionally tense meeting yields some ideas

Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

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Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

This ship even has its own brand of gin.

With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists

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With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists

The hope is for commerce and culture to coexist.

Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)

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Polluting paradise? New sensors will show if Juneau’s air is safe

New way to monitor summertime air pollution.

How many tourists is too many?

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How many tourists is too many?

Some thought 600,000 was too much.

Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

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Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

Construction not expected until 2022 at the earliest.

More tourists are coming

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More tourists are coming

Tourism predicted to grow again in 2019.

Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

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Iceland tourism manager to share advice at Innovation Summit

Event also features “pitch contest” for entrepreneurs.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Judge makes ruling on cruise ship lawsuit against city

There are still questions about specifics in the ruling.

The Holland America Line ship Amsterdam sits at port in Juneau on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The Amsterdam is one of nine ships that have received Notice of Violations for air opacity issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska negotiating settlements with cruise companies over air, water violations

Closed-door meetings decide how much cruises will pay for summer violations.

Juneau International Airport Manager Patty Wahto points out a new paving project on the southeast corner of the airport to allow for new hangers and more parking of planes and jets on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Airport starts plane parking expansion

Help is on the way for Juneau’s packed aircraft parking.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Judge taking time on cruise ship lawsuit ruling

The lawsuit between the city and the cruise industry won’t be resolved any time soon.

The Holland America Line ship Amsterdam sits at port in Juneau on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The Amsterdam is one of eight ships that have received Notice of Violations for air opacity issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Air violations issued to eight cruise ships

It’s the highest number of violations handed out in all but four years.

Tourist cold but unharmed after tumble into Mendenhall Lake

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Tourist cold but unharmed after tumble into Mendenhall Lake

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Eva Bornstein, program officer for the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 alongside JEDC intern Gunnar Schultz. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Visitors, legislative staff concerned about safety in downtown Juneau, survey says

Visitors to Juneau would like to see downtown cleaned up, both literally and figuratively, according to two Juneau…

Blue waters of the Taku Inlet. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

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Photo blog: Taku Glacier Flight

Nothing fills your lungs, your eyes and your soul like Alaska.

The Norwegian Joy during a sea trial. (Courtesy Photo | Norwegian Cruise Line)

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Alaska to see second megaship next year

A second megaship will bring cruise ship passangers to Alaska starting next spring.

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Travel Juneau announces board election results

Travel Juneau has announced the results of its first board of directors elections since becoming a self-perpetuating board…