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Celebration 2012: The region’s largest Native gathering

Celebration 2012: The region’s largest Native gathering

Celebration 2012 begins Thursday morning with the grand entrance, led by the Xudzidaa Kwáan Dancers of Angoon. More than 50 other groups from Alaska, Canada and the Lower-48 will take the stage during the Thursday-through-Saturday event, which is Southeast Alaska’s largest Native cultural gathering.

More South Korean shellfish recalled

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a May 15th recall to include canned products, as well as fresh and frozen shellfish from South Korea.

New legislation to preserve Native languages

Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation creating an Alaska Native Language and Advisory Council.

Honoring the last full measure of devotion

Honoring the last full measure of devotion

Juneau residents remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during multiple Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 28.

A weekend of Juneau high school graduations

A weekend of Juneau high school graduations

Juneau’s three high schools held commencement ceremonies over the weekend, with 35 students graduating from Yakoosge Dakahidi Alternative School, about 205 from Juneau-Douglas High School, and 129 from Thunder Mountain High School.

Monday Memorial Day observances set

Monday Memorial Day observances set

Monday’s Memorial Day observances in Juneau will begin at 11 a.m. at both Evergreen Cemetery downtown and Alaska Memorial Park in the Mendenhall Valley.

Teller of untruths, your trousers have combusted and your face shows the pain

Body language expert Janine Driver makes Morning Edition host Matt Miller squirm.

Arrow Refuse rolls out new garbage and recyling carts

Arrow Refuse rolls out new garbage and recyling carts

Juneau’s new garbage cans and first curbside recycling carts are being delivered to homes this week.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall

Viewing at Vintage Business Park continues through Sunday.

UAS Education accreditation

Accreditation for the University of Alaska Southeast School of Education has been renewed.