Oral arguments were heard in Ketchikan Superior Court Monday morning in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s lawsuit against the state over education funding.
Education
Astronaut recruit: Alaska a good analog for space
As a new recruit for a class of astronaut candidates, Jessica Cherry may someday view the world from miles higher.
360 graduate from Juneau high schools over the weekend
Approximately 360 students graduated from Juneau’s three high schools this past weekend.
Two guns, two schools, one week
Juneau police responded to two incidents of guns in schools last week, which is unusual in the capital city.
Mess at JDHS quickly cleaned up; won’t hinder graduation
Vandalism at Juneau-Douglas High School Thursday morning left a nasty mess in the entryway of the school and required the commons be closed for a while. While officials say there was no threat to student or staff health, the prank included urine and feces, and doors cemented shut. There was a better side to it…
Update: Police arrest 17-year-old with a handgun near TMHS
Thunder Mountain High School and Riverbend Elementary were placed in lockdown this morning
JPD to beef up patrols for Memorial Day, graduation weekend
JPD will have 13 additional officers working over the weekend, with patrols throughout the Juneau road system.
Juneau police seize BB gun brought to school
Lt. David Campbell says the realistic looking BB gun was seized along with another found at the suspect’s house.
Assembly ignores budget comments on school funding and ice arena
The Juneau Assembly approved a budget that cuts 12 full-time employees, reduces services and doesn’t fund the school district at the highest level.
Gelbrich is finalist for Kelso, Wash. job
Gelbrich has said his reason for seeking a new job is a desire to live closer to family in Oregon. Kelso is about 48 miles north of Portland.