Update – 3:24 a.m.: The tsunami warning has been downgraded to an advisory. Being in or around the water is still dangerous – aftershocks and changing water levels still possible. The #tsunami warning is canceled for the coastal areas of British Columbia and #Alaska from WA/BC border to Hinchinbrook Entrance, AK, per JTWC. A tsunami…
David Purdy
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David formerly worked in the newsroom as Digital Director overseeing digital platforms and as part of the 360TV team working on major digital and content projects.
The painted rocks of Juneau
If you go hiking in the Juneau area, you might find some rocks that look a little different. A national hobby of painting designs on small rocks and hiding them for others to find has made its way to Alaska.
Watch: Juneau New Year’s Polar Bear Dip 2018
On New Year’s Day, a group of brave souls continued the Juneau tradition of plunging into the icy cold water at Auke Recreation Picnic Area
The real cost of child care in Juneau
Working parents looking for child care can find themselves without many options in Juneau. Like a lot of things in Alaska — it’s expensive — sometimes costing more than $1,000 a month.
Youth Employment in Parks program offers students real world job experience
Some kids need extra help learning what’s expected of them in a work place. Juneau Parks and Recreation and Southeast Alaska Independent Living have a summer program that gets them outside and teaches them interpersonal skills they’ll need.
Emergency radio kit from Southeast Alaska sent to help Puerto Rico broadcaster
On Monday, a portable emergency radio kit went from Juneau to Puerto Rico to help with communications during recovery after Hurricane Maria.