Juneau picked up four of six awards at the Alaska Municipal League ceremony on Thursday in Anchorage, including municipal employee of the year.
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Alaskan Bonnie Carroll among Medal of Freedom recipients
Carroll founded an organization called TAPS to help family members grieving the death of a military service member.
Moccasins take over social media for ‘Rock Your Mocs’ 2015
November is Native American Heritage Month, and people across the world are celebrating on social media with an online event called Rock Your Mocs.
Community remembers Native leader for 2nd annual Dr. Walter Soboleff Day
“He took the power of values, the power of kindness and the power of caring to improve people’s lives,” said Sealaska CEO Anthony Mallott.
73 years ago Friday, the USS Juneau sank during WWII
U.S.Navy’s first namesake for Alaska’s capital city was sunk 73 years ago Friday during the naval battle of Guadalcanal. Only 10 sailors out of 697 survived.
Tlingit language and culture program begins Saturday at youth center
The program is free, but limited to 15 participants age 8 and older. It’s geared toward families, and elementary and middle school students.
Juneau Assembly stays the course on Gastineau demolition
The Juneau Assembly voted 2-6 on Monday not to change course, after a Seattle developer presented an alternate plan.
A look back as Juneau Assembly considers Gastineau reboot
The burned out Gastineau Apartments are supposed to be demolished in April, but a last-minute deal could restore the downtown dwelling.
Glory Hole shelter volunteer starts blanket drive
A volunteer resident at The Glory Hole Emergency Shelter and Soup Kitchen is starting a blanket drive. He’s got a specific subset of needy folks in mind to give blankets to.
Walking the world, smiling for peace
A man who is walking around the world is in Juneau through the weekend. Norio Sasaki is from Kyoto, Japan, and has been on the road for a while.