“We believe our employees that are healthier, happier, will be here at work more frequently, provide the better kind of service into our community and at the end, (it) saves money,” says SEARHC’s Peggy Kadlec.
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Juneau swimmers bring home gold from Special Olympics World Games
Christine Quick and CJ Umbs returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles with five medals.
Ishmael Hope recrafts a family tale in “Never Alone” follow-up
Foxtales is based on a story told by Ishmael Hope’s late grandfather, Willie Panik Goodwin. Hope relied on his uncles, Alaska Native elders from Kotzebue, to write the game’s narrative.
15-year-old plane crash survivor receives U.S. Coast Guard recognition
Jose Vasquez was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard Thursday for helping to save the other three passengers on the Wings of Alaska flight despite his own injuries.
Instrument data ‘another piece of the puzzle’ in fatal plane crash
“We hope that we’ll get data all the way up until 1 to 2 seconds before the accident,” says NTSB investigator Chris Shaver.
The ups and downs of raising 3 children with FASD
“Sometimes I would love to wear a shirt that says, ‘My child has FASD. Don’t judge us,'” says mother Diane Lohrey.
Elections director resigns abruptly at Mallott’s request, Nome city manager to take over
Gail Fenumiai resigned abruptly on Friday at Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott’s request. She’s being replaced by Nome City Manager Josephine Bahnke.
Elections director resigns abruptly at Lt. Gov. Mallott’s request
Fenumiai had been director of elections since 2008. She’s being replaced by Nome’s city manager, Josephine Bahnke, who will start in October.
Where’s the trail? Boy Scout hopes to curb West Glacier rescues
Up to 12 times a year, search and rescue agencies send crews out to the West Glacier trail area to find lost and stranded hikers. An Eagle Scout is trying to fix that problem, and teach about the glacier’s history at the same time.
Muñoz talks special session, Permanent Fund & gasline at Chamber lunch
Juneau Rep. Cathy Muñoz says to expect a special legislative session sometime in the fall, this time in the capital city.