Juneau teachers are getting a 2 percent salary increase. The estimated fiscal impact of the contract for this budget year is about $650,000.
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With new medical provider, Front Street clinic finds some stability
Nurse practitioner Cynthia Mattoni provides general primary care. She does annual check-ups, kids’ physicals and well-woman exams.
First Lady adopted into Tlingit clan
First Lady Donna Walker was given the Tlingit name, Koodeishghé, which was approved by Deisheetaan clan elder Selina Everson.
Juneau teachers approve tentative contract with school district
“I think our relationship with this administration is a lot more solid,” said Juneau Education Association President Dirk Miller.
Tlingit leaders take the stage at clan conference opening
“We must take care of our children and we must make that a moral and cultural imperative,” said Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Juneau Assembly extends recruitment for new city manager
“They had some folks in the pool that they thought were possibilities, but they didn’t feel like they had enough of a selection so they’ve extended the recruitment period,” said Mila Cosgrove, the city’s human resources director.
“Sharing Our Knowledge” clan conference starts Thursday
The conference is a gathering of elders and academics, tradition bearers and students. This year’s theme is “Haa Saax’ú, Haa Latseení (Our Names, Our Strength).”
Writer Nick Jans captivates audience with tales of Romeo the wolf
Jans calls the years between 2003 and 2009 “a magical and transformative time” in Juneau’s history. It was during those years that a black wolf, who came to be known as Romeo, lived in the community and interacted with dogs and residents.
Summit STEM charter school proposal fails
New School Board members Josh Keaton and Emil Mackey were the only yes votes on the proposed STEM school.
UAF comes clean about disciplinary failures in sex abuse, rape cases
“It’s not just that one person failed to do something. It was an entire system,” said Mae Marsh, UAF Title IX coordinator.