The Juneau Board of Education has appointed a 17-member committee to help write the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2014. The committee will hold seven meetings between now and March 5th, beginning its work on Tuesday (Jan. 15). Superintendent Glen Gelbrich will present the district’s recommended budget during the committee’s third meeting. For several…
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Auke Lake draft plan would restrict jet skis
Jet skis, water skis and wake boards would not be allowed on Juneau’s Auke Lake, under a proposal to limit watercraft to 10 horsepower on the small lake. The draft Auke Lake Management Plan also recommends towing restrictions. The proposal was released Tuesday night to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, or PRAC. After a…
Robert Meachum services planned for Tuesday
Long-time defense attorney will be remembered at Northern Light United Church at 3 p.m.
Idle No More in Juneau
Third rally held in Juneau in conjunction with First Nations movement
Midnight earthquake shakes Juneau
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 7.5 quake struck at midnight Friday Alaska time and was centered about 60 miles west of Craig, Alaska.
Peace group helps bring Muslim students to Juneau
A decade ago, as the United States was getting more and more entangled in war in Afghanistan and Iraq, a small group of Juneau residents founded Juneau People for Peace and Justice. The group continues to be a visible and vocal organization dedicated to cultivating the message of peace.
Taking a look at some of the big stories this year in Juneau
In Juneau, 2012 was marked by changes in leadership at City Hall, a lengthy double murder trial, and the tragic deaths of several young people.
Photos from the news in 2012
2012 saw a variety of stories and events in Juneau. Here are some of the photos from this year covering major events, breaking news and stories from Juneau and around Alaska.
Alaskans can Pick. Click. Give. to 471 organizations in 2013.
It’s almost time for Alaskans to file for their permanent fund dividends. And that means they also have the option to give a portion of their pfd to charitable and non-profit organizations through the state’s charitable giving program, Pick. Click. Give.
Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship
Four Juneau youth are the winners of this years’ Hilary Lindh Scholarships at Eaglecrest. The program gives the students a pass to the city-owned ski area for the 2012-2013 season. The Eaglecrest Board of Directors awards the passes every year to a boy and girl in kindergarten through 5th grade, and a boy and girl…