Bridget Weiss has been named the first-ever liaison for the Alaska College of Education Consortium where she’ll help the education program partner with school districts, state government and other stakeholders.
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Juneau tour company hopes to offer e-bike tours on Douglas Pioneer Road
Local company iRide Alaska has applied for a permit from the city to use the West Douglas Pioneer Road for e-bike tours, but whether it’s considered a trail or a road could make or break their plans.
Newscast – Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
In this newscast: Alaska is slated to get $285 million from the federal government to modernize its ferry fleet Juneau city leaders propose spending marine passenger fees on a range of city services and projects A longtime state employee has been chosen to lead the Alaska Division of Elections The Alaska Native Sisterhood in Juneau…
You can weigh in on how Juneau spends marine passenger fees this year
City leaders expect 1.6 million passengers to visit Juneau this summer. It would be a nearly 50% increase from last year’s estimated 1.1 million and generate an estimated $21 million in passenger fee revenue.
Juneau preschoolers ask legislators to ‘have a heart’ for kids this session
The cards featured photos of the kids at school, with construction paper hearts and handwritten signatures. The group walked into legislators’ offices to drop them off.
Another Juneau elementary school is likely to be designated for Title I status
The district expects 35% of students at Mendenhall River Community School to participate in the meal program next year — up nearly 10% from 2019.