First Lady Donna Walker said they were trying to do more with less this year and the cookie budget, like the state budget was down.
Arts & Culture
‘I Am Yup’ik’ film makes it to Sundance
The short film stars Toksook Bay high schooler Byron Nicholai, who received national attention after uploading a song titled “I Am Yup’ik” to his Facebook page.
Missing money at Public Market turns into kindness and kisses
Money went missing from the Juneau-Douglas High School art club booth during Public Market, but kind deeds kept the fundraiser on track.
Using language as a portal to the depths of cultural heritage
“For a Native Athabascan of the Cook Inlet region, Dena’ina isn’t just the language of their people, it is a portal to the full depths of their cultural heritage.”
Pentagon Says Women Can Now Serve In Front-Line Ground Combat Positions
The process to open combat jobs to women began in January of 2013; Thursday, Defense Secretary Ash Carter made it official across all branches of the U.S. military.
Red Carpet Concert with Dara Rilatos
Rilatos is from Wrangell, Alaska, and is a folk singer-songwriter. This performance includes “While You’re Here,” Making me a Fool” and “95.”
Short plays on climate change to be read at Mendenhall Glacier
As world leaders discuss climate change in Paris this week, Juneau residents get a chance Thursday night to explore what climate change means on a local level.
Chilkat robe completes journey back to Southeast
The robe traveled all the way from Texas, where it was almost sold to the highest bidder. Instead, Sealaska Heritage Institute held a homecoming ceremony for it on Tuesday.
Petition to allow Syrian refugees in Alaska gets more than 1K Juneau supporters
The petition states, “We, the undersigned, will not allow fear-mongering to drown out our compassion for those seeking refuge from war or violent conflict …”
Native Artist Market gives shoppers more local options
This weekend, crowds showed up in the pouring rain to do their holiday shopping at Juneau’s Public Market, but it wasn’t the only place in town to buy local goods.