Friday, March 11, is Rashah Mcchesney’s last day with KTOO.
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Swastika marks escalation in spate of vandalism at Dzántik’i Héeni Middle School
Police are investigating. After KTOO contacted the Anti-Defamation League for comment, the organization said it would reach out to Dzántik’i Héeni to offer support.
Historians uncover Benny Benson’s Unangax̂ heritage nearly a century after he designed Alaska’s flag
A group of researchers and historians learned key details about Benny Benson’s life, including his real age and roots in Unalaska.
Watch: Bartlett and city leaders weigh in on staff turnover and the future of the hospital
Join Daily News Editor Rashah McChesney and Reporter Claire Stremple as they ask hospital management and city leaders questions from our audience and from the newsroom
Newscast – Thursday, March 10, 2022
In this newscast: Masks will become optional in Juneau schools beginning April 4; Retired public employees and the state settle two lawsuits over medical and dental plan changes; An Alaska lawmaker calls efforts to remove a war criminal’s name from a major state highway a case of cancel culture; Faculty at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School discover vandalism that includes a swastika; Juneau School Board members hope for higher school funding from state lawmakers; The International Longshore and Warehouse Union says they won’t touch Russian ships or cargo; The Brooks Camp at Katmai National Park and Preserve says it will operate at 100% capacity this season
Masks will soon be optional in Juneau schools
The new policy is linked to Juneau’s community level and to CDC guidelines. If Juneau is at a medium or low risk level, masks will be optional.