At Monday’s Juneau School Board debate, candidates expressed their opinions on everything from a STEM charter school to a Tlingit immersion program to Planned Parenthood.
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Assembly ambivalent about Gastineau Apartments redevelopment pitch
“It would include a small, contemporary boutique hotel, high-rise condominiums, long-term apartment rentals, a restaurant and lounge” and more, said Jason Clifton.
Weather service issues flood watch, warns of mudslide risk
The service is forecasting up to 6 inches of rain by late Tuesday night, causing rapid rises on rivers and streams.
Fourth annual Capital Brewfest sells out despite rain
This year, it’s estimated it will raise about $25,000 after expenses for the club and its charity partner United Way.
Bethel drafts rule to protect city employees from sexual orientation, gender identity discrimination
“We are signaling to our future employees and our current employees that we do not discriminate on that basis, and what we care about is results and hard work, and being a competent and caring employee,” a councilman said.
Court rejects fishermen’s memorial appeal in Juneau cruise ship dock lawsuit
Attorneys for the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial objected to the construction of Juneau’s new cruise ship berth because it could disrupt the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.