The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the most recent outbreaks – the Sea Bird’s third and fourth – occurred on voyages that took place July 10 to 15 and July 15 to 20. The ship was last in Juneau on July 15.
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Huna Totem plans to scale down cruise ship dock project as cost escalates by more than $100M
Since 2023, the project’s cost has escalated from an expected $150 million to now more than $250 million.
Couple ends nearly 20-year journey to play croquet on every state Capitol lawn in Juneau
A stop in Juneau marks the end of a nearly 20 year quest to play croquet on the lawn – or an equivalent – of every state Capitol.
CDC reports two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska had norovirus outbreaks in June
Two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska have reported norovirus outbreaks in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Native leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
There’s a new social media trend of people dancing around Alaska Native totem poles to a Lil Jon song, replicating a scene from the 2009 movie “The Proposal.” Ketchikan Indian Community, Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and Alaska Native Heritage Center sent out a joint press release last week…
Preliminary necropsy shows dead fin whale in Seward had injuries consistent with vessel strike
The official cause of death is pending further testing, which can take months to complete, NOAA Fisheries said in a statement.