“The ribbon cutting for Overstreet Park marks the completion of the entire park and that section of the seawalk,” said George Schaaf, head of Juneau Parks and Recreation.
Tourism
Passengers, crew safe after small cruise ship grounds north of Sitka
No one was injured when the 104-foot Alaskan Dream, operated by Sitka-based Alaskan Dream Cruises, went aground on a shallow beach in Olga Strait, about 12 miles northeast of Sitka, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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.
Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy works to bring more jobs to the region
The academy teaches youth in the Bristol Bay region the skills needed to get a job in the sports fishing industry.
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.
Defense seeks to limit access to visitation records in cruise ship murder case
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.