It’s not all about dressing up and checking out the latest trends. Event organizers hope to educate people about fast fashion and sustainability.
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.
Juneau officials release COVID-19 vaccine survey results, more than 2,300 residents responded
The form was intended to get a better sense of resident attitudes and concerns about getting the shot.
Juneau seventh grader wins Alaska State Spelling Bee, will compete nationally this summer
After all the learning challenges this year brought on, Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School teacher calls the win a ‘glimmer of hope.’
Juneau area residents experience area-wide internet outage, due to a problem with underwater cable
Later in the day, Alaska Communications said on Twitter that the issue was related to an underwater fiber optic cable. Service was restored early on Thursday morning.
WATCH: Juneau’s weekly COVID update is at 4 p.m.
As of Monday, city officials know of 17 people with active cases in Juneau. More than 49% of Juneau’s total population has completed the vaccine series.
With more than 61% of eligible Juneau residents vaccinated, city switches to smaller pop-up clinics
Two churches hosted pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Monday, April 26.
Juneau’s airport approves another $1.15M in rent abatement, tenants hope for better summer than 2020
Juneau’s airport recently approved $1.15 million in rent abatement for the next fiscal year. Meanwhile, tenants are getting creative and hoping for a better summer than 2020.
Alaska Department of Corrections says it is not tracking staff vaccination rates
Spokesperson Sarah Gallagher said in an email that because many staff members receive vaccinations in the community, they’re not able to track the total number.
Thunder Mountain High School shifts to distance learning due to positive COVID-19 tests
The school would not reveal whether the positive cases were in students or staff members due to health privacy laws, but the wrestling team and boys soccer team are being quarantined due to a close contact.