When first asked to explain the orders, Ibn Bailey described them as a direct result of his attempts to talk to school staff about his nephews. But it turns out that his description of how he landed in court for stalking is not accurate. Or, at least, it wasn’t the whole story.
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Will Muldoon jumps in the school board race two weeks before Juneau’s election
Although it will be an uphill battle to get the word out before the Oct. 5 election, write-in candidate Will Muldoon said he wouldn’t run if he didn’t think he still had a chance.
55 Lemon Creek inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last month
As of Monday afternoon, the facility was housing 41 COVID positive inmates. It’s not clear how many staff members have tested positive.
Juneau business hosts fundraiser for employee’s family in Afghanistan
Alaska Probiotics will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at its storefront on Franklin Street.
Anchorage refugee assistance program gets ready for up to 100 people fleeing Afghanistan
Catholic Social Services CEO Lisa Aquino says the refugee program’s staff and volunteers will help with things like finding housing and employment, as well as learning English.
‘Amazing to see it happening’: Team Rubicon volunteers help with Haines storm cleanup
Team Rubicon is mostly veterans and first responders volunteering to do disaster recovery missions around the world.
Up to 100 evacuees from Afghanistan to settle in Alaska
Catholic Social Services of Alaska said its refugee resettlement division is preparing to welcome 50 to 100 Afghans, beginning this month.
COVID-19 in the classroom: How are Juneau’s schools keeping students healthy?
Much like mitigation measures in the outside world, strategies for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in schools are ever-changing. Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss gives an update on what the district is doing to keep its students and staff healthy.
Juneau nonprofit hands out yard signs with positive messages to comfort the community
September is also Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and one Juneau nonprofit wants people to know they’re not alone.
Border with Russia to open for Bering Strait Festival in 2022
The festival will include a cultural summit, an Indigenous peoples’ forum, traditional sports competitions and a 43-mile boat crossing of the Bering Strait.