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Judge rules independents can run in Alaska Democratic primary
It’s not clear whether independent Gov. Bill Walker will run in the primary. A campaign spokesperson said Walker could not comment because it is a pending legal matter to which the state is a party.
Same building, new name: Sayéik Gastineau Community School
Gastineau Community School has been renamed Sayéik Gastineau Community School. The Juneau School Board voted unanimously to add the traditional Tlingit name, which loosely translates to “spirit helper.”
Defendant takes witness stand, testifies on own behalf in Juneau homicide trial
Christopher Strawn testified he walked home with his dog and was going to sleep when Brandon Cook was shot and killed on Oct. 20, 2015.
‘Part Land, Part Water – Always Native’: 34th Annual Elders and Youth Conference kicks off
Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Mallott both spoke, but is was the 17-year-old keynote speaker who brought the room to its feet with applause and cheers.
