State health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 infections by Thursday
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Goldbelt shareholder fined $1,000 over Facebook post accusing state regulator of inaction
The fine comes as the state’s broad powers over shareholder speech is under review by the Alaska Supreme Court.
Rick Caulfield retires as UAS chancellor
Over the course of five years leading the campus, Rick Caulfield dealt with declining enrollment and repeated state budget cuts that left the entire university system struggling. His departure comes at a time when the campus is facing more uncertainty than ever.
This July 4th, Native rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich gets a new mural in Petersburg
At a time when monuments of colonizers and enslavers are being debated and removed across the country, a mural is going up this July 4th in the birth place and on the birthday of a Native civil rights leader. The new mural in the Southeast Alaska community of Petersburg celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich, her legacy as…
A former student speaks out about racism in Juneau schools; administration says it’ll do better
As national dialogues on race continue to evolve, the Juneau school district is grappling with how to best address race and equity in the classroom.
Alaska reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, breaking record for state’s biggest one-day increase
It’s the biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 infections in Alaska since the pandemic began, breaking the prior record set earlier this week.
Gardentalk – Your fruit, vegetables and flowers thank you for your support
Keeping plants off the ground helps with pollination, air circulation, and prevents slugs from chewing up the leaves.
A Juneau police officer killed Kelly Stephens last year, now Stephens’ family is suing
Virginia and Kevin Stephens have named Officer James Esbenshade, Chief of Police Ed Mercer and the City of Borough of Juneau in a civil lawsuit for the wrongful death of their son.
Juneau’s emergency shelter will stay open through September, hopefully longer
Usually in the summer, there’s a drop in demand for services for people experiencing homelessness. But local housing providers say that hasn’t happened this year.
Current, former leaders from both major political parties oppose election reform ballot initiative
The initiative’s campaign manager said Alaska’s current election system limits voters’ choices.