Katie Anastas, KTOO - Juneau
Alaska school officials say one-time funding boost leaves budgets unpredictable
School district leaders and many legislators were hopeful that the state's base student allocation to schools would increase significantly this year.
Juneau Assembly makes by-mail elections permanent
Wednesday’s change to Juneau election code makes by-mail voting the default “unless otherwise directed by the Assembly.”
Juneau celebrates first arrival of Crystal Worl-designed jet: ‘Just so proud of her’
The Alaska Airlines plane — its name means "Salmon People" in Lingít — features a giant, colorful formline design by Crystal Worl.
A formline salmon Alaska Airlines plane makes its inaugural flight
The Boeing 737, bearing a design by artist Crystal Worl depicting the salmon's life cycle, is named Xáat Kwáani, or Salmon People.
Juneau School District considers late start on Wednesdays
Juneau students could start school half an hour later on Wednesdays next school year, if the school board approves a district proposal.
Tlingit and Haida, Tanana Chiefs Conference withdraw from Alaska Federation of Natives
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska said Monday that it would withdraw from the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Juneau’s only public indoor track isn’t wheelchair accessible. Advocates want to add an elevator.
Advocates say the Dimond Park Field House's lack of a ramp or elevator leaves many people unable to use much of the facility.
Telephone Hill residents plan next move after Juneau acquires property from state
With public meetings on the future of Telephone Hill set to begin this summer, some residents are asking the city to delay evictions.
Juneau School District and teachers union reach tentative agreement
Last week, the Juneau Education Association told teachers to work only paid hours and not take on any extra duties before and after school.
Juneau teachers limit their work to paid hours during contract negotiations
The move came a day before the Juneau Education Association and Juneau School District are set to resume negotiating a new contract.
Swimmers’ tiles at Juneau pool celebrate the life aquatic
For more than 20 years, tiles painted by women who have grown up swimming have lined the women’s locker room at Juneau's Augustus Brown Pool.
Alaskans oppose Dunleavy’s ‘parental rights’ bill at legislative hearing
Alaska students, teachers and sexual assault survivors spoke against a bill Gov. Mike Dunleavy says would support parents’ rights.
Frank Hauser selected as new superintendent of Juneau schools
Hauser, head of the Sitka School District since 2019, has recently been a finalist for superintendent positions in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Juneau’s animal shelter is ‘at cat-pacity’ again
Juneau Animal Rescue has taken in dozens of pets over the last several weeks and is asking Juneau residents to consider adopting them.
Tlingit and Haida selected for Alaska’s tribal school program
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes of Alaska is one of five tribal organizations to receive a state-tribal education compacting grant.
New Alaska education commissioner appointee declines job
Susan McKenzie has declined the role of commissioner for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Student leaders speak out against Dunleavy’s parental rights bill
Student advisors to the state Board of Education spoke out against what Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls his “parental rights” bill Wednesday.
Tlingit and Haida acquires Juneau’s Driftwood Lodge
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska now owns another acre of property in downtown Juneau.
State agreement with Goldbelt Inc. moves Cascade Point terminal project forward
A new ferry terminal at the end of Juneau’s road is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Aparna Palmer named new University of Alaska Southeast chancellor
Palmer is vice president of Front Range Community College in Colorado. She also previously worked at Colorado Mesa University.