In this newscast: The National Weather Service in Juneau is now forecasting Juneau’s glacier outburst flood will crest between 8 a.m. and noon on Thursday; Reporter Yvonne Krumrey receives a flood update from Juneau emergency programs manager Ryan O’Shaughnessy; Mendenhall Valley residents spent Tuesday and Wednesday preparing to evacuate – or hunkering down.
Jamie Diep
Education Reporter, KTOO
"I strive to tell stories that highlight the triumphs, struggles and resilience of students from all backgrounds as they navigate a constantly changing world."
In their free time, Jamie’s probably playing their oboe or exploring the outdoors.
Juneau School Board to consider childcare at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School
The Juneau Board of Education will take a first look at a lease with a local childcare provider to run a program at Sayéik: Gastineau Community School. The lease requires at least two meetings before approval.
Juneau School District faces hiring challenges ahead of start to school year
The Juneau School District is slated to start the school year in 2 weeks with 10 open elementary teacher positions. School officials say this number represents a spike in teaching vacancies compared to other years.
University of Alaska to eliminate out-of-state tuition for 2027 academic year
In a special meeting Tuesday, the UA Board of Regents unanimously approved making in-state tuition available for all students, at all degree levels.
Contract negotiations between University of Alaska and its staff union begins
The university recently presented an initial contract proposal. But what’s in the proposal – as well as the university’s efforts to remove members from the union – are creating a rocky start to negotiations.
Juneau school year starts next month without early release Mondays, possible busing changes
District leadership said operations will remain largely the same, though there will be no more early release days for elementary schools and bus routes may change slightly.