There are about 77,000 veterans in Alaska, but according to AARP, only about 29 percent of them access Veterans Affairs benefits.
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.
New online tool helps Juneau taxpayers see where their money goes
Users will see an estimated breakdown of the programs and services supported by their sales and property tax dollars.
Juneau Board of Education adopts land acknowledgment
The board had tried to settle on the language during its Sept. 14 meeting, but a member of the public raised some concerns. It was sent back to the policy committee for revision and then adopted this week.
What’s the status of Juneau School District’s weekly employee testing requirement?
The Juneau School District has formally surveyed its employees on their vaccination status. Of the 600 or so who’ve responded, 92% are vaccinated. However, about 100 other staff members have yet to provide their information.
Sealaska Heritage, Tlingit and Haida host training for Native Youth Olympics coaches
The games are based on hunting and survival skills that allowed the Inupiaq people to live in Arctic conditions.
Juneau brings back penalty for violating COVID safety rules
Even though the penalty has been an option in the past, no fines were ever issued.