Although it will be an uphill battle to get the word out before the Oct. 5 election, write-in candidate Will Muldoon said he wouldn’t run if he didn’t think he still had a chance.
Bridget Dowd
Local News Reporter
I keep tabs on what’s happening in Juneau’s classrooms for the families they serve and the people who work in them. My goal is to shine a light on both stories of success and the cracks that need to be filled, because I believe a good education is the basis of a strong community.
55 Lemon Creek inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last month
As of Monday afternoon, the facility was housing 41 COVID positive inmates. It’s not clear how many staff members have tested positive.
Juneau business hosts fundraiser for employee’s family in Afghanistan
Alaska Probiotics will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at its storefront on Franklin Street.
Newscast – Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021
In this newscast: The Juneau Board of Education decided to pay a newly retired coach and teacher for his unused leave; The City and Borough of Juneau is asking its assembly to adopt updated hazard maps. A new scientific report puts about half of the structures downtown at moderate to severe risk of landslide or avalanche; But some residents say they aren’t ready for the “upgrade”; Starting next month, all Juneau School District staff members will be required to get weekly COVID-19 tests.
Juneau School District employees will soon have to test weekly for COVID-19
Employees who are fully vaccinated or have had a documented case of COVID-19 in the past 90 days may opt out of the weekly screening test.
Juneau’s Bridget Weiss named Alaska’s Superintendent of the Year
Later this month, Weiss will be honored at the upcoming Alaska Superintendents Association Fall Conference. She will also be a candidate representing Alaska for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year.
COVID-19 in the classroom: How are Juneau’s schools keeping students healthy?
Much like mitigation measures in the outside world, strategies for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in schools are ever-changing. Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss gives an update on what the district is doing to keep its students and staff healthy.
Juneau nonprofit hands out yard signs with positive messages to comfort the community
September is also Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and one Juneau nonprofit wants people to know they’re not alone.
Sculpins with eggs on their heads: A sea creature mystery is afoot on Juneau’s sandy beaches
We followed retired fisheries biologist Bob Armstrong around Eagle Beach to learn about an interesting phenomenon buried in the sand.
Back in session: How the UAS campus looks different this year
More students are able to live on campus this year, but some rooms are still reserved for “quarantine housing.” All students living on campus were required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, unless they’ve been approved for an exemption.