Over the summer, students in Hoonah attended the Haa Tóo Yéi Yatee culture camp that seeks to help with challenges in life by connecting students with Alaska Native traditions.
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Mentors help family struggling with illness
Major illness is always stressful, but for families with young children, struggling with health challenges can be especially difficult. Mentors with Big Brothers Big Sisters make a difference for one family.
Kodiak police identifies source of school threat
The Kodiak Police Department put the middle school and high school on lockdown this morning because of a possible threat of violence. According to Police Chief Ronda Wallace, they were investigating a statement a substitute teacher had overheard.
Haines Assembly asks university to press pause on 400-acre timber sale
A couple weeks ago, University of Alaska put 400 acres of its Chilkat Peninsula land up for bid. The Haines Assembly is asking the university to press pause on a proposed timber sale, which has alarmed local residents.
UAS campuses celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The University of Alaska Southeast is marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day with academic discussions and deer stew. Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation officially recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in June.
New research at LeConte Glacier predicts record retreat
Glaciologists have wrapped up two years of research on LeConte glacier near Petersburg. Their preliminary findings show that the glacier could reach a record retreat by the end of the year. And it could be an indicator for what’s going to happen in Greenland.
Teacher housing teaches life lessons
Housing in Nikolai, a village of about 100 people on the south fork of the Kuskokwim River, is scarce. It’s expensive and difficult to get building supplies there.
Anchorage’s Spanish-immersion students raise thousands for sister school in Puerto Rico
Spanish-immersion students in Anchorage are well on their way to a goal of raising $10,000 to benefit fellow students in Puerto Rico hit hard by Hurricane Maria. That includes Romig Middle School’s sister school in Puerto Rico, teacher Anaely Leon-Hernandez said.
UAS students discuss media literacy at News Engagement Day event
The University of Alaska Southeast participated in News Engagement Day on Tuesday. It’s part of a national effort to increase civic participation and media literacy, something Assistant Professor of Communications Rosemarie Alexander says is critical for young people.
Holst, Short elected to Juneau School Board
Unofficial election results show incumbent Brian Holst and newcomer Jeff Short as the winning the three-way Juneau school board race. Holst led with 3,558 votes, followed by Short with 2,666 and Kevin Allen with 1,574.