The traveler reportedly arrived Saturday evening, but violated the state’s health mandate requiring visitors to quarantine pending test results. Ketchikan police are investigating.
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Juneau city officials suspect community spread of COVID-19 in cases last week
In total, 38 people from Juneau have tested positive for the virus. Of those, three are active and 35 people have recovered, according to city data.
Watch: Juneau Assembly holds listening session on policing and racism
The Juneau Assembly will discuss CARES Act appropriations for the community’s COVID-19 recovery and hear community concerns about policing.
Alaska’s active COVID-19 case count hits new high
There’s now a total of 246 Alaskans who have been diagnosed with the disease and haven’t recovered yet — the highest number since the pandemic began.
Cruise Town, Season 2, Ep. 1: They’re Not Coming
A lot about Juneau’s future is up in the air still, but one thing is certain now: more than a million cruise ship passengers will not be coming to town this summer.
Mine backers call report that says the Donlin Gold mine is too expensive to build ‘misinformation’
The mine could be one of the biggest gold producers in the world if completed, but one research firm says that it costs too much to actually build.
After fears, crew of American Seafoods vessel tests negative for COVID-19 in Unalaska
The arrival of the 255-foot boat had generated concern among Alaskans after more than 100 asymptomatic crew members aboard three of the company’s other factory trawlers tested positive for the virus in recent weeks.
Juneau draws inspiration from Depression-era solutions with plan to put locals to work on trails
Supporters say the COVID-19 Conservation Corps would help stimulate the local economy, provide work training and improve many of Juneau’s well-loved trails. And it’s not the only legislation aimed at stimulating the outdoor economy.
Norwegian Cruise Line suspends August cruises to Alaska, but not September
On Twitter, the company addressed Alaska politicians: “We are hopeful that through the support of the Alaska delegation and openness of mayors of Alaska port towns, we have the potential to resume voyages in September.”
The race data Juneau police collect is flawed, but they’re open to changing it
Deputy Chief David Campbell told the Juneau Assembly last week that, in an effort to avoid racial profiling, officers stopped asking people for their race in 2016.