According to the plan, students will be physically in the classroom four days a week for half days.
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Family of Juneau man killed by police say they’re filing a wrongful death lawsuit
Juneau police officer James Esbenshade shot and killed Jelly Michael Stephens in late December while responding to a 911 call.
Zoom in to jury duty: a pilot project in rural Alaska starts in August
The pilot project in the Second Judicial District, which includes Utqiagvik, Kotzebue and Nome, is part of the court system’s response to COVID-19.
Juneau’s fireworks show canceled after assembly fails to pass mask mandate
When assembly members voted 5 to 4 last week to hold the fireworks, they did it with the understanding that the city would also require people to wear face masks while attending the event.
Newscast — Monday, June 29, 2020
In this newscast: The pandemic has put a damper on most of Juneau’s usual July Fourth festivities, but one resident is still hoping for a parade; A former big box store in Juneau that’s been vacant since 2016 is now for sale — about $2.3 million below what the city assessor’s office says it’s worth; Trump administration officials with the National Marine Fisheries Service are telling staff not to use the words COVID-19 or pandemic; A federal bankcruptcy judge has approved a plan for an auction to sell Alaska’s RavnAir Group in whole or in part; The mayor of Anchorage has asked the Native Village of Eklutna to determine what happens to a statue of a British explorer following calls for its removal.
Watch: Juneau Assembly holds meeting to discuss fireworks, October election
The meeting agenda includes several public hearings, including an emergency ordinance that would mandate masks for anyone attending Friday’s fireworks display outside their cars.
Juneau’s former Walmart is for sale — and the asking price seems low
The property’s broker says she’s gotten inquiries from marijuana businesses, but a use restriction on the property would block such a use until 2025. The owner would have to begin leasing or buy the land then, too.
Fourth of July parade planner forges ahead with or without permit
Ray Rusaw got the idea to organize a short parade in the Mendenhall Valley after the city’s downtown event was canceled in response to COVID-19. But without a permit, he and other participants could risk citations.
A fisherman was arrested after stealing a fire truck and driving it to a bar in Naknek
Porter turned on the emergency lights and drove the firetruck 15 miles to Fishermen’s Bar in Naknek. He had parked the truck in front of the bar when police officers arrived and arrested him.
It’s not just people who need to worry about getting sick from eating shellfish; pets can get PSP too
It’s not just people that can get sick or even die from eating toxic mussels, clams or other shellfish. Pet owners need to watch out for their pups too.