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Early release on Mondays at Juneau’s elementary schools nixed after three years
School board halts policy for coming year, with goal of finding ‘better model’ following concerns about student instructional time, teachers’ professional development.
May 135 min read


Petitions for 1% seasonal sales tax, restoring property tax cap to 12 mills certified for signature gathering
Supporters of both measures hoping to offset some tax cuts approved last year by voters that have city leaders looking at closing or reducing recreational and other services.
May 134 min read


Pure Sole: Little League needs more than just youth players
Another season, another request for help to keep the games fun.
May 134 min read


Juneau high school junior competes in Celebrate the West art competition this week
Art students among many highlighted during Juneau Board of Education student showcase Tuesday.
May 132 min read


UAS, Goldbelt Heritage launch Indigenous health and healing 'learning pathway'
Agreement outlines plan for learning that reflects Indigenous knowledge, values and approaches to wellness through the Integrative Behavioral Health program.
May 132 min read


Mini comic convention brings artists from all over to Juneau
Alaska Robotics showcases, workshops, and comic camp connects art community to inspiration and each other.
May 133 min read


Murkowski becomes 3rd GOP senator to vote to end Iran war
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska for the first time joined Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky in voting with Democrats to advance the measure.
May 131 min read


Bit by bit, progress is made on the ambitious Alaska Long Trail plan
Supporters say interconnected trails benefit residents and the tourism industry, but the outlook for future funding is mixed.
May 136 min read


Police blotter for May 11
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 132 min read


At least the doll didn’t ask for campaign contributions
For those who remember, Mattel’s Chatty Cathy talking doll was revolutionary when it came out in 1959.
May 133 min read


Q&A: Juneau author Corinna Cook on Ice, Memory and the Alaska-Yukon border
Author of new essay collection to visit The Bookstore in Haines this week.
May 135 min read


Red states press social service workers into immigration enforcement
An increasing number of conservative states are mandating that state and local social service providers verify and report the immigration status of the people they serve — in some cases threatening stiff penalties for public employees who fail to comply.
May 135 min read
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