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Alaska appeals to US Education Department after failing funding test, with $80.8 million at stake
The state of Alaska has filed an appeal with the U.S. Department of Education after federal officials said the state failed a test measuring the differences in funding between school districts, which put more than $80.8 million in federal aid at risk.
Jul 24, 20255 min read
Juneau Marathon/Half Marathon will award state titles
As of Wednesday evening 260 athletes have registered to take part in Saturday’s annual Juneau Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles) that start and finish at Savikko Park in Douglas.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Planning Commission passes permit exemption for HESCO barriers
Decision made in effort to protect public safety, stay in compliance with National Flood Insurance Program
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Trump illegally withheld Head Start payments, government watchdog says
The Health and Human Services Department illegally withheld payments from Head Start for the first months of President Donald Trump’s term, a government watchdog reported Wednesday.
Jul 23, 20254 min read
Bartlett facing short- and long-term setbacks due to federal budget bill, hospital’s CEO says
Some ACA coverage will be affected starting Jan. 1, but the most significant Medicaid changes won’t happen for about 18 months.
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Conservation of 58-year-old totem pole at city museum begins
Museum staff hope repair will maintain renowned Lingít carver’s knowledge and themes.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Alaska state senator, key vote on possible budget veto override, gets waiver from U.S. Army
Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar will be able to attend the Aug. 2 special session of the Alaska Legislature, he said late Tuesday in a post on Facebook.
Jul 23, 20255 min read
Alaska education department appeals failed test that puts $80 million in funding at risk
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is appealing a federal decision that could cost the state $80 million – and...
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Remember COVID? It’s seeing another local summer surge
Severity and number of cases aren’t even close to pandemic highs, but federal cuts make tracking virus trickier, officials say.
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Backpacks, but no balloons: Tlingit and Haida scales back school supplies giveaway after loss of funds
More than 2,400 backpacks distributed in Southeast, but program halted at other locations.
Jul 23, 20254 min read
Dedicated leadership can make Alaska’s schools exemplary, but governor is failing
I came to Juneau in 1977 when Jay Hammond was governor. In those days you could be a nobody volunteer from out of state, like me, and invite the governor and his wife to dinner — and they would come! Now it’s rare for our current governor to set foot in the capital city.
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Striking up Special Olympics’ bowling season by seeking volunteers with time to spare
Special Olympics Alaska-Juneau’s bowling season is starting soon. We are looking for volunteers and new athletes are always welcome.
Jul 23, 20252 min read
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