Marilyn Lumba is the director of nursing at the Juneau Pioneer Home. While she loves her career now, she didn’t think health care would become her passion.
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After nearly 3 years, former Juneau chiropractor’s sexual assault case is still far from a trial
Jeffrey Fultz’s accusers say the long delays mean he can live in comfort, out of custody and out of state, while they wait for justice.
Amalga Distillery named James Beard semifinalist
It’s their first nomination, but they’re not the first business in Juneau to be recognized for the prestigious culinary award.
Juneau breaks record for snowiest January ever with more than 76 inches
Last month was also the second snowiest month of all time, except for February 1965.
New condos built with Juneau Affordable Housing Fund loan are being sold at market rate
The Juneau Assembly agreed to loan the developer money if they included five affordable units. Then, they dropped the requirement.
Draft decision on Greens Creek Mine expansion would extend operations up to 18 years
The proposal includes an expanded waste storage facility with increased environmental monitoring and mitigation.
Kensington Mine cuts 20% of pay for some hourly employees, citing financial woes
In a memo sent in early January, the mine’s general manager said the mine will struggle to remain viable if it does not find ways to reduce costs.
Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State addresses resource development, education
In Tuesday’s address, he pushed to expand Alaska’s public charter schools.
Protestors rally at the Alaska State Capitol for more school funding
Senate leaders said Tuesday they are in negotiations with their House counterparts on a pending education bill.
Listen: Peltola touts Willow Project, defends ranked choice voting
Peltola spoke with KTOO about her first term, why she thinks FEMA needs an overhaul, and more.