In this newscast: An Alaska Airlines plane featuring art by Crystal Worl lands in Juneau The Alaska House of Representatives passes a bill that would increase penalties for people who distribute fentanyl The federal government has agreed to buy millions of dollars worth of Alaska sockeye and ground fish products The Alaska Legislature passes a…
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
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 design by Crystal Worl depicting salmon in Northwest Coast formline.
Alaska Senate passes bill to increase school funding
The amount of per student funding hasn’t increased since 2017, and many teachers and administrators say the $30 increase planned for next year isn’t enough.
A Crystal Worl-designed Alaska Airlines plane will make its inaugural flight to Juneau on Friday
The plane is named Xáat Kwáani, or Salmon People. According to Alaska Airlines, it’s the first time they’ve featured a language besides English on the main door of an aircraft.
Juneau School District considers late start on Wednesdays
The late start would give teachers more time to work together without students. Administrators say it would also help elementary school teachers meet the new requirements of the Alaska Reads Act.
Education funding bill heads to full Senate, with boosts to transportation and residential stipends
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a bill that would increase per-student funding for public schools. It now goes to the full Senate for a vote.