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Jun 22 2018

The Holland America cruise ship Zaandam docked in Juneau on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Holland America cruise in Alaska hit by norovirus

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Health, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

At least 73 people have reportedly fallen ill aboard the Zaandam following an outbreak of norovirus on the Holland America cruise ship. It’s the second reported outbreak of norovirus this year on a cruise ship in Alaska.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | June 22, 2018 2:32 pm

Jun 22 2018

Gardentalk – Green thumb Ed answers your questions

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Gardentalk, Juneau, Outdoors

Master Gardener Ed Buyarski answers your questions about how to build window covers for garden beds and how to mitigate a possible rhododendron fungus. Don’t miss Saturday’s Southeast Master Gardeners Garden Tour. And, don’t forget to vent your greenhouses and water your plants!

By Matt Miller, KTOO | June 22, 2018 12:07 pm

Jun 21 2018

Lemon Creek Correctional Center. (Photo courtesy Alaska Department of Corrections.

Defense seeks to limit access to visitation records in cruise ship murder case

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | Crime & Courts, Juneau, Tourism, Transportation

The defense motion on behalf of Kenneth Manzanares was filed Thursday in Juneau Federal Court. His attorney filed a motion in the murder case to limit access to the defendant’s visitation records. The motion also restricts access to any calls and correspondence with him at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | June 21, 2018 5:39 pm

Jun 21 2018

Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage, said June 21, 2018 that she's concerned about the fate of thousands of children separated from their parents due to the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" border policy. (Photo by Jacob Resneck/KTOO)

In Alaska, family separations evoke past trauma

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Community, Federal Government, Juneau, Nation & World, Southeast

A survivor of a BIA boarding school for Alaska Natives says the separation of children at the border is reminiscent of her own experiences. The context is different: but the traumatic effects are arguably similar.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | June 21, 2018 5:22 pm

Jun 21 2018

Rep. Zach Fansler, D- Bethel, addresses the Capitol Press Corps during a House Majority Press Availability on March 28, 2017. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Juneau, Southwest, State Government

Former Alaska state Rep. Zach Fansler pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree harassment in connection with a January incident in which he struck a woman in his hotel room.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | June 21, 2018 3:35 pm

Jun 21 2018

Twin turboprop aircraft makes emergency landing at airport

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Juneau, Public Safety, Search & Rescue, Transportation

No damage or injuries reported when the twin turboprop Cessna 441 touched down with malfunctioning landing gear.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | June 21, 2018 2:38 pm

Jun 21 2018

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center was built in 1962. It was the first US Forest Service visitor center in the country. Located just north of Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier is the most popular and accessible glacier in the state. Mendenhall Glacier has been retreating since the mid-1700's at a rate of 100 to 150 feet a year.(Creative Commons photo by Jasperdo)

Glacier visitor center burglar sentenced to 2 years

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | Crime & Courts, Juneau

Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg sentenced Mack Parker, 52, to serve 24 months and pay $300 in court fees and fines.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | June 21, 2018 12:36 pm

Jun 20 2018

A sign at the end of Glacier Highway in October 2016. The Juneau Access Improvements Project extension would begin here.

Governor on Juneau Access Project: ‘I don’t want to create any false hope’

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO, and Emily Kwong, KCAW | Community, Juneau, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

Pro-road advocates were elated when the governor declined to veto $21 million added by the Legislature. But Gov. Walker said he’s still convinced the Juneau Access Project design is flawed.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO, and Emily Kwong, KCAW | June 20, 2018 4:40 pm

Jun 20 2018

Assistant District Attorney Amy Paige listens as as Christopher Strawn speaks during his sentencing hearing Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Juneau Superior Court. Strawn was sentenced to 88 years in prison in the murder of Brandon Cook. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO)

Strawn sentenced to 88 years in murder of Brandon Cook

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | Crime & Courts, Juneau

Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg sentenced Christopher Strawn on Wednesday morning to 88 years for murder and two years for assault.

By Tripp J Crouse, KTOO | June 20, 2018 12:50 pm

Jun 19 2018

A crosswalk on Calhoun Avenue at the entrance to Juneau's Cope Park was painted in rainbow colors early Tuesday, June 19, 2018. By mid-afternoon city crews had repainted the crosswalk white. (Photo by Jacob Resneck/KTOO)

Juneau’s rainbow crosswalk tug of war continues

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Local Government

Juneau city officials are appealing to the guerrilla artists to stop embellishing crosswalks with colored paint. The city manager says rainbow crosswalk fans and city officials should find a compromise.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | June 19, 2018 4:19 pm

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Holland America cruise in Alaska hit by norovirus

Gardentalk – Green thumb Ed answers your questions

Defense seeks to limit access to visitation records in cruise ship murder case

In Alaska, family separations evoke past trauma

Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service

Twin turboprop aircraft makes emergency landing at airport

Glacier visitor center burglar sentenced to 2 years

Governor on Juneau Access Project: ‘I don’t want to create any false hope’

Strawn sentenced to 88 years in murder of Brandon Cook

Juneau’s rainbow crosswalk tug of war continues

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