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Juneau schools work to keep students fed as federal government shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, federal workers remain furloughed. Now, SNAP benefits are also likely delayed for November.
Nov 11 min read
University of Alaska Southeast students gather to watch sci-fi film starring campus handyman
A beloved maintenance employee at the University of Alaska Southeast starred in a low-budget sci-fi comedy a decade ago. This week, some UAS students screened “Space Trucker Bruce” to honor their friendly campus handyman, and to satisfy their own curiosity.
Oct 311 min read
Tlingit & Haida expands Traditional Food Program with new grant
A $25,000 award will help the tribe upgrade equipment, fund harvests and strengthen food education.
Oct 281 min read
A developer’s plan to build dozens of new downtown apartments failed. He blames the city.
A project meant to bring more than 70 units of new workforce housing to downtown Juneau is dead before it could even break ground. The developer blames the city for stopping it. The city says the project was a risk to public safety…( Read full story )
Oct 271 min read
Army Corps of Engineers plan next phase of flood mitigation in Juneau
City officials are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to plan the next phase of flood-control work along the Mendenhall River. Mayor Beth Weldon said Corps officials spent an entire day in Juneau last week discussing next steps and funding options for the multi-phase project…( Read full story )
Oct 231 min read
Will Juneau regulate short-term rentals anytime soon? Probably not.
The mayor’s task force on short-term rentals wrapped up four months ago. It was mostly made up of homeowners, not renters. And its findings offered no immediate recommendations on regulations or restrictions for the Juneau Assembly to consider…( Read full story )
Oct 211 min read
Family videos from mid-20th century Juneau get a new life on screen
In the packed and dark Gold Town Theater, Karen Miceli watched home movies flick across the screen, while a two-man band played along. They were her own family’s videos, filmed in Juneau between the 1930s and 50s…( Read full story )
Oct 171 min read
Alaska education department publishes guidelines on developing AI policies in schools
Alaska has joined more than half of the country in creating artificial intelligence guidance for education as it becomes a larger part of the school day…( Read full story )
Oct 151 min read
Juneau mayor shares tourism lessons with Greenland delegation as cruise season closes
As Juneau wraps up another long cruise ship season, Mayor Beth Weldon says the city recently hosted a delegation from Greenland seeking advice on how to develop its own cruise tourism industry…( Read full story )
Oct 151 min read
Juneau upzoned land for denser housing throughout the borough. Will anything get built?
The hope was that by allowing for denser housing in those areas, it would entice private developers to build units there. But so far, nobody’s biting.
Oct 91 min read
Juneau high school students vote in annual mock elections. How will they stack up against final results?
Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School teacher Electra Gardinier talked to students during a recent mock election in her fourth period U.S....
Oct 71 min read
Former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault has been assigned a public defender
A former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault now has a public defender. Last month, Jeffrey Fultz’s trial ended in a mistrial...
Oct 21 min read
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