Celebration 2020 has been rescheduled for June 2021.
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With in-person markets canceled, Celebration encourages virtual options to sell traditional crafts
While the city will miss out on bed and sales tax revenue this year with Celebration postponed, Native artists who come from all over to sell their traditional handicrafts will feel the financial hit even more.
Doctors, other providers ask Gov. Dunleavy to mandate wearing masks
So far Dunleavy hasn’t changed his mind. He said he would wear a mask if he’s with seniors or people with underlying health conditions, but won’t speak through a mask if invited to speak to a get-together.
Airline passenger brings first case of COVID-19 to Southeast town of Gustavus
The case was detected at the Gustavus Airport when an Alaska Airlines passenger took the test after an incoming flight.
How an art show was judged from a distance during virtual Celebration
Deborah Head was a committed judge during the competition. She parked her car in a friend’s driveway to download pictures.
Delta resumes seasonal flights to Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan
And, Alaska Airlines resumed its seasonal flights to Gustavus. That’s despite most services in nearby Glacier Bay National Park remaining closed.
First small cruise ship of the season aiming for July, not June, visit to Southeast Alaska
American Cruise Lines had planned cruises in late June and was working with communities to come up with acceptable protocols for screening, testing, cleaning and quarantine for its passengers and crew.
It ‘has to be justified’: Juneau police release use of force policy
Deputy Chief David Campbell says force is always something that’s going to be used in police work — but, it has to be justified.
After first coronavirus case in town, Haines assembly says no to cruise ships until further notice
Borough Clerk Alekka Fullerton said the potential economic benefits of cruise tourism are not worth the health risks.
Juneau assembly quizzes police on use of force as residents call for more accountability
Juneau’s city police refused to release its written policy, at least, not without getting lawyers involved.