Juneau Democrat Sam Kito is running for his second full term representing state House District 33. He has no officially recognized opposition.
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‘Artful Teaching’ in Juneau schools couples art — including this awkward pose — and curriculum
The teaching strategy is part of a district-wide initiative to bring more art into students lessons. These kids are getting warmed up — they’re a pumpkin.
Consumers’ mental health nonprofit begins membership drive in Juneau
Wade Rathke, who founded ACORN, is the Mental Health Consumer Action Network’s new board president. He was recently in Juneau and discussed his role and aspirations for the new organization.
Enrollment dollars could save Juneau schools from Walker vetoes
Juneau School District will most likely be able to cover a near $248,000 cut to its transportation budget — partly because of higher enrollment numbers. The state could give the district up to $2.6 million more than it expected.
Business organization hopes to deliver Juneau’s Halloween revelers home safely
Leeann Thomas is project manager for the Safe Ride Home program, which will offer free cab rides from participating venues on Saturday from 9 p.m. until bar close.
JPD warns Halloween season brings increased number of pedestrians, drivers
Juneau Police Department would like to remind residents that Halloween celebrations this weekend bring an increase in pedestrians, according to a news release.
Weekend ‘Rocky Horror’ screenings lets Juneau fly its ‘freak flag’
Gold Town Nickelodeon will screen “Rocky Horror Picture Show” three times this weekend.
Glacial fjords home to surprise coral — but maybe not for long
“The first time I saw one, I was amazed. I didn’t know what I was looking at,” said Bob Stone, a fisheries research biologist at NOAA.
Why carve pumpkins when you can use power tools?
Juneau Makerspace opens its studio to the public on Monday nights except for holidays. See an upcoming events calendar at JuneauMakerspace.org. Family memberships are $50 a month. Members get 24-hour access.
Updated: Juneau driver arrested after blowing triple legal blood-alcohol limit
A Juneau resident blew a blood alcohol content of three times the legal driving limit early Monday after a single-vehicle incident and was arrested. Tautar Pearce, 37, was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated.