Juneau

Kiefer emailed city employees with the news Thursday. She offered glowing praise to her employees, but didn’t say why she’s retiring.

The bidding process for construction of an estimated $11 million seawalk, island and park near the Douglas bridge could begin in the next few weeks–creating a home for a major Juneau landmark.

Alaska’s statewide and Anchorage anti-discrimination commissions are not required to offer protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people despite the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s interpretation that it is considered sex discrimination, which is already protected by law.

A 25-year-old Juneau man was arrested and arraigned Wednesday on multiple felony charges for stolen firearms and other goods tied to out-the-road burglaries.

A group of educators and parents in Juneau are advocating for a new elementary school focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.

“Timing is real important.” Tasting apples, gooseberries, raspberries, and kiwis as you go.