Juneau performing artist teaches Kodiak kids storytelling skills
Ryan Conarro completed a two week artist in schools program that culminated with a presentation last Thursday.
Huna Totem starts cultural tourism consulting business
A Southeast village Native corporation wants to export its cultural tourism expertise. It’s opened a consulting business to build on more than a dozen years in the business.
Labor department: New GED tests coming in January
Alaskans in the midst of taking their GED tests will have until Dec. 31 to pass all five sections. Otherwise, the state labor department says they’ll have to start over in January.
Northrip urges 2013 UAS graduates to hear their music
Former KTOO General Manager Charles Northrip received an honorary doctorate from UAS for his accomplishments in the field of broadcasting.
What’s the secret of success? Keep swinging
At 20-something, Josh Sundquist has already written a memoir. It’s a national best seller with a title that implies some struggles: Just Don’t Fall.… more
Native health group testing online sex-ed course for students
The nation’s first Internet-based sexual health curriculum aimed at American Indians and Alaska Natives is in the final stages of development in Anchorage.
2013 Southeast Alaska Music Fest
Schools from around Southeast Alaska brought their music to the capital city earlier this month at the annual Southeast Music Festival.
Ketchikan bus driver fired after alleged threat
A Ketchikan school bus driver has been fired after allegedly threatening children while holding a knife.
UPDATE: JSD, JEA reach another impasse, JDHS principal candidates announced
The Juneau School District and Juneau Education Association teachers union have reached another impasse in negotiations for a long term contract.
UAS expects large graduating class
The University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau is planning to award 349 degrees, certificates and occupational endorsements in May. That’s 60 more than the previous year.
