Two outgoing teachers and a principal said they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon and they still plan to contribute to education — just in new ways.
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Tlingit and Haida Central Council joins chorus of Rep. Eastman’s critics
Leaders within the organization, which represents more than 30,000 Tlingit and Haida people, had piles of unflattering adjectives to characterize Eastman’s comments, including “venomous,” “indefensible” and “demonizing.”
Juneau police propose expansion of patrol car fleet
The Juneau Police Department wants to expand its fleet of market patrol cruisers so that officers can take them home after work. The Juneau Assembly will weigh the $210,000 proposal.
Bartlett CEO: A decade under House GOP health care bill could cost hospital $69 million
Juneau’s hospital could lose $69 million over 10 years under the House GOP’s health care bill. Alaska’s health care sector is making its case to the U.S. Senate in Washington.
Video: Vega String Quartet plays lunchtime concert
The Vega String Quartet played for about an hour in the State Office Building’s 8th floor atrium with everything from Beethoven to Haydn to Brahms and even some folk and fiddle tunes.
Officer Reishus honored, remembered by JPD and CCFR
Karl Reishus died after a fall during a training exercise at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center 25 years ago.
Eaglecrest Ski Area names new general manager
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s next general manager will be David Scanlan. The former Kenai Peninsula business owner has run a community owned ski area in Maine since 2013.
Delores Churchill honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Churchill has received an Alaska State Council on the Arts fellowship, and a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award for Haida basketry. She studied at the British Museum and relearned the six-strand weave, which she brought back to Alaska.
Six names added to fishermen’s memorial at 27th Blessing of the Fleet
At this time last year the nonprofit Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau counted 211 names on the memorial wall. The memorial is meant to honor all of Alaska’s commercial fishermen.
Top state ferry manager resigns
The person overseeing the Alaska Marine Highway System is leaving his post. Capt. Mike Neussl submitted his resignation May 4 and his boss accepted.