Some objected that teacher pay schedules won’t keep up with inflation and health care cost increases, and there’s worry over how the state’s fiscal policy will change in the near future.
Quinton Chandler, KTOO
Car crash leaves one dead and home damaged
Man dies after crashing into a Mendenhall Valley home.
Juneau man cited after killing and dragging black bear
A Juneau man was cited for failing to report running over and dragging a black bear for 2 miles.
Underpaid Alaska contractors bear burden of Buccaneer’s bankruptcy
Buccaneer’s estate demanded contractor Lloyd Moore give back about $70,000 of what he was paid. A new rule in oil and gas tax legislation would offer some protection to Alaska businesses with surety bonds, which are like insurance policies for business deals.
LGBTQ community grieves while celebrating Pride
The festive mood was darkened by collective mourning for victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday.
Juneau Police find explosive in Switzer Village
A suspected bomb was reported to the Juneau Police Department Friday afternoon.
Celebration 2016 aims to renew youth engagement in culture
“We don’t want our youth to think that our culture is a static culture (and) that it doesn’t change,” Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl.
Juneau Hydropower a step away from crucial license
Juneau Hydropower’s environmental impact statement was approved by a federal regulatory agency. The company is waiting for a license to build and operate a new hydroelectric plant.
Tlingit artist protests auction of Native artifacts in Paris
A Tlingit artist and Juneau resident protested the sale of Native artifacts at an auction in Paris. She considers the items that were sold living beings.
NOAA works to free entangled whale
NOAA team is still trying to untangle a whale that was reported caught in an anchor line.