Although the identity of the deceased remains unknown, law enforcement officials believe the remains are contemporary rather than archaeological.
Southeast
Small, boutique cruise lines are still planning on a 2020 season in Southeast Alaska
Wrangell City Manager Lisa Von Bargen is skeptical that even smaller cruise ships could operate under the current statewide mandate requiring out-of-state arrivals to quarantine for 14 days before mixing in a community.
Juneau Assembly approves $200,000 in renter relief
The emergency appropriation sets aside money from Juneau’s affordable housing fund for residents who have been laid off or are unable to work due to COVID-19.
Alaska’s health mandates aren’t laws, so enforcement is murky
“We’ve done a tremendous job without having to order Alaskans around,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters Thursday.
Property tax increase contested as Juneau officials budget for an uncertain year
City officials know they’re going to have millions of dollars less in sales taxes and cruise ship taxes, but they don’t know for how long because of big, unpredictable factors related to the pandemic.
Neiman Marcus is getting sued for selling a ‘Ravenstail Knitted Coat’ for $2,500
This case is thought to be the first time a business has been sued in the U.S. for copying a traditional indigenous pattern.
This pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for Alaska’s tourism businesses
More than half of the scheduled cruise sailings to Alaska have been called off. The impacts are widespread. And painful.
A Juneau forest therapy guide says resiliency is all around us, even in a pandemic
Juneau resident Linda Kruger started leading therapeutic walks before the coronavirus hit. She says there are lessons the forest can teach us during a pandemic.
Juneau expands shelter options for homeless into the summer
The city extended the cold weather shelter’s contract for three more months this week and plans to open its new campground Tuesday.
UAS students and teachers cope with lack of physical community
For University of Alaska Southeast students and teachers, transitioning to online learning has not been smooth.