The bill that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed would have given the district more than $5 million in additional state funding.
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Technology that detects volcanoes and nuclear explosions will listen for avalanches in Juneau
Picking up infrasound could help Alaska Department of Transportation to track high mountain avalanches that often go undetected.
Grocery cards and car repairs: How COVID aid changed the way schools can help homeless kids
In Juneau — and across the country — schools have been using COVID aid to help homeless students in ways they’ve never been able to before. That help may end soon if federal officials don’t act.
Juneau School Board passes district budget with school closures, staff reduction
The decision came moments before members learned of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bipartisan education bill that would have given the district millions in additional funding – though they weren’t counting on it.
Juneau Animal Rescue is rehoming a menagerie of fuzzy, scaly pets
They’re among the pets taken from a home on police orders, and the rescue organization had to get creative to find space for the animals and all their legs.
On-site consumption pot shop slated for Juneau gets OK from city
The business will be located in the Mendenhall Valley and includes a retail and cultivation facility and outdoor consumption area.
Juneau School Board decides to keep previously approved school closure plan
The plan puts seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School’s campus and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé — as previously planned.
Juneau may relocate its city-run campground after influx of illegal activity
The city’s deputy manager says the public impact is going to be significant wherever the campground is.
City considers moving City Hall to vacant Juneau School District buildings
The city has been looking for space to put all of its employees, who are currently split among five buildings.
Former Juneau hospital administrator accepts plea deal
Bradley Grigg pleaded guilty to a lesser felony theft charge last month that allows him to avoid prison time.