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Many cruise ships emit super pollutants despite clean fuel alternatives

Commentary Rachel Levy -
On average, each generator on these cruise ships emits the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool’s worth of acid every hour
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History, mystery and the long-awaited revival of Eldred Rock Lighthouse

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
To reach Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse, you’ll need a captain, a boat and a bit of a salty sense of humor.
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Dead humpback calf washes ashore near Douglas, reigniting concerns over vessel traffic

Environment Rachel Levy -
NOAA Fisheries was notified of the stranded whale at 9 a.m. on July 26th, and a team was dispatched to assess the situation. 
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Kleinhenz Brings A Taste of the Ocean to the Bear’s Lair

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Writer, painter, set designer and Tide Watcher: these are just a few of the things Christine Kleinhenz is known for.
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Creative Currents: ‘Banner of a way to be’ with L’ook Beadwork

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Growing up, Adrienne Fleek spent time with her great aunt Maria Ackerman, a Tlingit leader, beader, weaver and author.
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Psychedelica, Salmon, and Science: Welcome to Trollfest

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Last weekend, Juneau gathered at Centennial Hall for Trollfest, a celebration of art, music and environmentalism inspired by the legendary artist Ray Troll.
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At Juneau Assembly Meeting, Cruise Lines Dodge Question on Toxic Discharges

Commentary Rachel Levy -
Last week the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly held a joint work session with members of the Cruise Lines International Association of Alaska
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Trail Blazers: Dustin Newman

Arts and Culture Emily Sullivan -
To the 27-year-old boat builder, paddling a kayak serves as a means to renew a healthy relationship to the waters that have sustained his people for millennia.
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Oyster Farms: A Step Towards Diversifying Alaska’s Aquaculture Scene

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
For most around Juneau, a ride out the road is the closest thing to a road trip our town has to offer.
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The Scrubber Loophole in Alaska’s Cruise Industry

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Concerns over Juneau’s relationship to the cruise ship industry have been on the rise in recent months. Between the Ship-Free Saturday campaign and the proposed West Douglas cruise port, many Southeast Alaskans are wondering if we might be crossing...
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