The Juneau Assembly Childcare Committee formed in November and was tasked by Mayor Beth Weldon with answering two key questions: Should child care be a part of municipal activities, and if so, should early education be a part of that?
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Juneau students on exchange get a taste of life in Western Alaska
Juneau middle schoolers traveled to Western Alaska last month as part of a sister school exchange that aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural Alaska.
‘Ragin’ Contagion’ exercise tests Nome’s ability to respond to epidemics
In the event of widespread disease, it could take several days before help arrives in a remote Alaska community like Nome.
Alaska pot shops look ahead to on-site consumption
The state’s Marijuana Control Board is now accepting applications for on-site consumption, despite uncertainty stemming from recent board appointees.
Do you have an idea for what to do with the Lumberman?
The deadline is May 3 for the public to submit suggestions for the most cost-effective way to dispose of the Lumberman. The tugboat is anchored on state tidelands across from Egan Drive.
Conservation group: Chilkat and Stikine among 10 most endangered rivers in US
American Rivers, a national advocacy group opposed to mining and energy development in wilderness areas, says the two Southeast Alaska rivers are “at a crossroads.”