Juneau

Zara Rutherford, 19, is attempting to be the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. She hopes to show other girls and young women they can fly, too. And, to inspire them to get into science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

Alaska Probiotics will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at its storefront on Franklin Street.

Twitchell says this dark chapter in history has recently pushed into the mainstream consciousness, but he’s heard stories for years.

About a third of Bartlett Regional Hospital’s beds are occupied by patients with illnesses related to COVID infections. Six of its seven beds in its COVID wing were full on Friday morning.

A new scientific report puts about half of the structures downtown at moderate to severe risk of landslide or avalanche.

Employees who are fully vaccinated or have had a documented case of COVID-19 in the past 90 days may opt out of the weekly screening test.

A handful of other retiring teachers have forfeited their unused leave time. In 2019 and 2020, retiring teachers forfeited about 40 days of unused leave time, worth $6,105.

Later this month, Weiss will be honored at the upcoming Alaska Superintendents Association Fall Conference. She will also be a candidate representing Alaska for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year.

A woman who was initially diagnosed with COVID-19 in Juneau recently died while receiving care outside of the city.

City officials expect the facility to be ready for the 2022 year’s local election. For now, Juneau’s election officials are relying on Anchorage for a secure facility and equipment to count ballots.