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Not much good news for budget committee

Juneau schools may have slightly lower enrollment next fall and no additional operating funds from the state. Those are two of the assumptions school district officials are using in crafting next year’s budget.

Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions

Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions

More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on … more

After-school program hits it off with Juneau middle school students

After-school program hits it off with Juneau middle school students

Juneau middle school students are learning to take photos, shoot arrows and babysit at a time when they would otherwise itch for something to do.

JSD budget committee takes public testimony

Public comments will be taken Tuesday on the Juneau School District’s budget for next year.

This is the first of two public hearings during the … more

Formal groundbreaking for SLAM project

Formal groundbreaking for SLAM project

Dirt has been turned for the new State Libraries, Archives and Museum in the capital city. The project to hold Alaska’s treasures in one building … more

Juneau hires new library director; Berg to retire

Juneau hires new library director; Berg to retire

Robert Barr has been hired as CBJ Library Director.

School budget process gets underway

The Juneau Board of Education has appointed a 17-member committee to help write the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2014.

The committee will hold … more

Anchorage student accused of having gun

Anchorage police were called to a high school after getting a report of a student with a gun.

Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting

The more than 400 students are attending classes Thursday at a refurbished school in a neighboring town that has been given the same name as their old school.

Peace group helps bring Muslim students to Juneau

Peace group helps bring Muslim students to Juneau

A decade ago, as the United States was getting more and more entangled in war in Afghanistan and Iraq, a small group of Juneau residents founded Juneau People for Peace and Justice. The group continues to be a visible and vocal organization dedicated to cultivating the message of peace.