The teaching strategy is part of a district-wide initiative to bring more art into students lessons. These kids are getting warmed up — they’re a pumpkin.
Quinton Chandler, KTOO
Enrollment dollars could save Juneau schools from Walker vetoes
Juneau School District will most likely be able to cover a near $248,000 cut to its transportation budget — partly because of higher enrollment numbers. The state could give the district up to $2.6 million more than it expected.
Former child soldier tells Juneau high schoolers to work for peace
Emmanuel Jal, a peace activist, musician and entrepreneur visited Juneau to tell high school students about his experience as a child soldier.
Juneau talks Trump, Clinton and the 2016 presidential election
Polls show the presidential race is unusually tight in Alaska. Juneau residents attending two election events shared their opinions on the polls and the candidates.
Juneau beats Fairbanks to first snowfall for first time in 70+ years
Aside from Juneau, “The only place that really has had measurable snow this season has been Barrow with a tenth of an inch so far,” says National Weather Service meteorologist Edward Liske.
3-vehicle collision partially closes Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau authorities closed down part of Mendenhall Loop Road after a three-vehicle collision Saturday. The drivers and passengers were taken to the hospital to treat injuries that weren’t life-threatening.