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School board allocates funds to revamp language arts curriculum; update furniture, equipment
District budget add-backs finalized for 2026 fiscal year, with an emphasis on current and deferred needs
May 144 min read


Legislature rejects Stephen Cox as Alaska’s attorney general by 29-31 vote during joint confirmation session
Dunleavy appointee criticized for turning over voter data, failing to challenge federal withholding of funds and spending the past year ‘fighting Lower 48 culture wars’
May 145 min read


‘Dawn Patrol’ tackles litter along Juneau’s busy thoroughfares
Michael Clemens picks up after daily commuters.
May 149 min read


Juneau man convicted in Haines child sexual abuse case
Brian Kurtzman, 53, abused child he met as a raptor handler at Haines’ American Bald Eagle Foundation Raptor Center in 2013 and 2014.
May 145 min read


Assembly keeps closure of city museum, Mt. Jumbo gym on possible budget cuts list; opts not to close pools
Eaglecrest avoids worst-case cuts; city leaders also look at removing or altering sales tax exemption on purchases beyond $15,000 to help plug multimillion-dollar deficit.
May 137 min read


As another Tulsequah field season nears, a mining company merger adds to persisting cleanup questions
Project officials say goal of restoring contaminated site starting in 2029 unaffected; tribal, environmental leaders voice concerns about Canada’s mining plans to state lawmakers.
May 135 min read


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


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


Juneau athletes chase track and field school records
Weekend volunteers needed to help with largest influx of Southeast competitors.
May 138 min read
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