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After PFAS exposure, some Alaskans testify for stronger drinking water protections
A bill meant to protect Alaskans from drinking water contaminated with PFAS – which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – had its first committee hearing in the Alaska Legislature on Thursday. PFAS, often called "forever chemicals" since they don’t break down naturally, are toxic and known to cause severe health problems.
Mar 171 min read
Man previously staying at Glory Hall hasn’t been seen in more than a month
It has now been more than a month since a Juneau man who had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people was last seen by staff.
Mar 141 min read
Lawmakers consider bill to close gap in Alaska sexual assault law
A bill that would change the scope of an Alaska sexual assault law had its first committee hearing yesterday. Democratic Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, introduced this year, would alter a law that specifically criminalizes sexual assault by a medical provider.
Mar 121 min read
Juneau School District and support staff union delay plans to go to trial
A trial date for a lawsuit between the Juneau School District and its support staff union won’t be decided on for another six months.
Mar 101 min read
Juneau students have missed four days this school year due to snow. So far, they won’t have to make them up.
How many snow days is too many before Juneau’s school year extends into the summer?
Mar 51 min read
Alaska’s Hunter Educator of the Year award goes to Juneau middle school teacher
The Juneau School District has one of the oldest school-based hunter education programs in Alaska. Its current teacher recently won the state’s Hunter Educator of the Year award after bringing hunter education back into Juneau’s classrooms.
Mar 41 min read
Juneau off-road vehicle park awarded $10,000 for trail development
Trail Mix, Inc. and the Juneau Off-Road Association (JORA) have received a second $10,000 award from Polaris Inc. T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program to support the ongoing development of a 35-mile off-road vehicle (ORV) park. This would be the first ORV park in Southeast Alaska.
Feb 271 min read
Surfers hit the waves at Lena Cove on 10-degree Fahrenheit day
When northerly winds blow 10 degrees Fahrenheit Interior air into Lynn Canal, some Juneauites head for the windblown slopes on Eaglecrest or the downwind side of Mendenhall Lake. Others head for the water.
Feb 251 min read
Indigenous language educators work to establish Master’s teaching program at UAS
Language educators in Juneau are working to create a Master’s in teaching program for Indigenous languages at the University of Alaska Southeast. It would be the first of its kind in Alaska.
Feb 251 min read
Q&A with Juneau’s Harbormaster as cleanup continues from intense winter storms
Ten boats sank in Juneau harbors during the intense winter storms that struck at the beginning of the year. The city is still dealing with the aftermath…( Read full story )
Feb 241 min read
Juneau school board adds nursing, homeschool positions to proposed budget
During Thursday’s meeting, the Juneau School Board discussed adding rather than cutting positions next school year. But unsettled union contracts continue to bring uncertainty to the budget process.
Feb 211 min read
Hoonah’s new police chief wants to focus on trust and transparency
The City of Hoonah has a new chief of police to replace the last chief who was fired while trying to resign last spring.
Feb 191 min read
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