Tag: Juneau News

7 fully vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19 on UnCruise ship sailing in Southeast Alaska

by Eric Stone | Jul 26, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Seven fully vaccinated people aboard a small cruise ship that docked in Ketchikan over the weekend have tested positive for COVID-19.

Scientists hope new Southeast air quality monitors will provide insight on impact of ship exhaust

by Eric Stone | Nov 20, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The sensors will help answer some existing questions about cruise ship exhaust — but they could raise some new questions, too.

Alaska Senate considers bill to dial back Pioneer Home rate hikes

by Eric Stone | Jan 29, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

Lawmakers heard testimony from those affected by Pioneer Home rate increases in a Monday hearing. They’re considering a bill that would partially reverse rate increases that went into effect last year.

State attorneys seek dismissal of class-action suit challenging rate hikes at Pioneer Homes

by Eric Stone | Dec 26, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

State attorneys are asking a Ketchikan judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by three Pioneer Home residents after monthly rates more than doubled: with top tier residents liable to owe $15,000 a month for state-run assisted living.