Board of Education approves waiver for districts
The state Board of Education has approved requests from 23 school districts seeking waivers from a requirement that they budget at least 70 percent of their operating expenses for instruction.
Cutter crew to host Juneau open house
The crew of the Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter Healy is holding a public open house this week in Alaska’s capital city.
Governor, first lady to greet trick-or-treaters
Gov. Sean Parnell and his wife, Sandy, are welcoming trick-or-treaters to the Governor’s Mansion on Halloween night.
Horse Sense: New 4-H group connects kids and horses
A new 4-H equestrian club in Juneau links riders at Fairweather stables to the Southeast 4-H community.
CBJ, Juneau Community Foundation to team up on ice rink study
Juneau Parks and Recreation Director Brent Fischer says the city cannot afford to operate an ice rink at Dimond Park in the Mendenhall Valley.
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3 new exhibits opening at Alaska State Museum
Three new exhibits are being unveiled at the Alaska State Museum in Juneau this week.
Costumed families gather for fun learning at Fall Fest
Dozens of families gathered today for the annual Fall Family Fun Fest at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center.
Pet rat aboard Deadliest Catch boat draws state scrutiny
A recent episode of the Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch could be used as evidence in a criminal case.
Local foods leap onto the menu of Juneau schools
Move over chicken nuggets, smoked salmon is now on the menu at some Juneau schools.
Princess Sophia anniversary
This week is the 94th anniversary of the sinking of the Princess Sophia passenger ship in Lynn Canal, which claimed the lives of about 350 people.
