Hall pass: Alaska schools waiting to be excused from No Child Left Behind
The state of Alaska in September will ask the federal government to approve new education standards to replace the so-called No Child Left Behind program.
New Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO focuses on collaboration
Today (Wednesday) was the first day on the job for Bartlett Regional Hospital’s new CEO Chris Harff. She spent it getting a tour of the hospital, getting to know some of the staff, and asking questions.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with car
Twenty-seven-year old Juneau resident Larry Brandon Blatnick Jr. was killed Tuesday when his motorcycle struck a vehicle.
Majority of Alaska schools fall short of education targets
Less than half Alaska public schools made “adequate yearly progress” last year under the federal education law.
Juneau researcher Eric McDowell dies
Eric McDowell, long-time Juneau resident and founder of the research firm McDowell Group has died at the age of 69.
26.8 pounder is unofficial leader in salmon derby.
Brysen Mitchell turned in the 26.8 pound fish at the Amalga weigh station on Sunday morning, according to the Golden North Salmon Derby’s unofficial results.… more
Bears level the Falcons 45 to 7 in Glacier Bowl
The Juneau Douglas Crimson Bears met the Thunder Mountain Falcons at Thunder Mountain Field this weekend for the annual Glacier Bowl.
Boy chef from Juneau headed to Washington, DC
Ten-year-old Aaron Blust of Juneau is an inspired chef. His salmon dish is getting him and his family a trip to Washington, D.C.
High school football season gets underway
The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears and Thunder Mountain Falcons varsity teams kick off Saturday at 7 p.m. at Falcons’ field. The junior varsity squads play at 4 p.m.
Construction and fishing named most dangerous occupations in Alaska
Alaska is once again near the top of the list in workplace injuries and fatalities. The state’s construction and fishing industries contribute to the bulk of the incidents.
