The vessel is on state tidelands and out of the city’s jurisdiction, but state officials haven’t decided what to do. Juneau port officials say the tug needs to be disposed of before it breaks up in stormy winter seas.
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Norovirus on a cruise ship? Juneau would like a call.
There’s been another norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship docking in Juneau. Health and tourist officials say next time they’d appreciate a courtesy call before an infected ship arrives.
After weathering cash crisis, Perseverance Theatre expected to live up to its namesake
Alaska’s largest professional playhouse is expected to recover from a financial crisis. The leadership of Perseverance Theatre in Douglas says a major rescue package from donors and reorganization is in the works.
Juneau child care ballot question makes progress
An advisory vote over whether to raise property taxes to expand child care in Juneau is gathering momentum. The initiative would would poll voters over raising $2.8 annually toward alleviating the child care shortage in Juneau.
Holland America cruise in Alaska hit by norovirus
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.
In Alaska, family separations evoke past trauma
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.