Archives for August 29, 2012

The Juneau School District is holding its annual School Summit Thursday evening. Billed as a report card to the public, school administrators will explain the school district vision, the strategic plan, academic progress as well as indicators of success.

The Homer City Council on Monday passed a ban on plastic shopping bags, citing harmful effects on the land and marine environments.

Despite the failure of Ballot Measure Two, Alaska could still reestablish its Coastal Management Program.

A court-martial is being held for a Coast Guard fireman charged with sexually assaulting a fellow Coast Guard petty officer.

Today at 3 on KTOO-FM on A Juneau Afternoon, Jeff Brown hosts. He’ll talk with Bill Ragan about the House of Wickersham; We’ll get our appetites ready for the Local Food Festival; And Nancy DeCherney will give us the rundown on art happenings in the capital city during Arts Up.

The largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history means more than $1.4 million for Alaska.

Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines.

Alaska voters have voted against a proposal to re-establish coastal management program.