Juneau residents dispose of 182 pounds of pills
Juneau residents got rid of five boxes and 182 pounds of old, expired pills Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Place names book documents Southeast Alaska history
A new book from the Sealaska Heritage Institute and the University of Washington Press presents about 3,000 Southeast Alaska Native place names. Many came close to being lost, replaced by Western labels.
Attempted child abduction reported at Douglas school
Fifth-grader broke off contact when suspect could not come up with a password.
Speaker preaches dedication, not settling for average
TV host and author Josh Shipp urged students from high schools in Juneau and Haines to take personal responsibility, look at every obstacle as an opportunity to get better at something, and be dedicated to success.
Juneau School District restores some staff cuts
Juneau’s School Board has restored some jobs and programs slated for cuts. But other positions on the chopping block will still be eliminated.
New director for Catholic Community Service
A major Southeast social-service agency has a new top official.
Jean Strafford will take over as executive director of Catholic Community Service on May 1st.
KTOO, local papers win Alaska Press Club awards
KTOO, the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly each took home several awards at the annual Alaska Press Club conference held this weekend in Anchorage.
Sitka Tlingit elder Isabella Brady passes away at 88
She advocated against racial discrimination and for integrating cultural studies in the schools.
Festival celebrates Buddy Tabor, Barb Kalen
Southeast Alaska lost two well-known and much-loved acoustic musicians during the past year.
