For the kids in Harborview Elementary School’s Tlingit immersion program, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to expand their understanding of Tlingit language and culture.
Southeast
Willoughby nominated again for Juneau Superior Court vacancy
Gov. Bill Walker initially selected attorney Julie Willoughby for a previous vacancy in July. But he rescinded his appointment in a controversy over Willoughby’s writings for her client in a sexual abuse case.
Dunleavy names construction advocate to lead Department of Transportation
John MacKinnon was the department’s deputy commissioner of highways and public facilities from 2003 to 2008. He also served on the Juneau Assembly and the Juneau Planning Commission.
Fast ferry returns to Lynn Canal for the holidays
The Fairweather will service the Lynn Canal route four times a week and make two trips to Angoon. The Malaspina will make three trips to Hoonah and Gustavus.
Roland Maw’s PFD fraud and theft trial rescheduled for February
The former executive director of the United Cook Inlet Drift Association and Board of Fisheries nominee was indicted on 12 felony charges of theft and unsworn falsification related to applying for and receiving Permanent Fund dividends.
How El Niño and ‘the blob’ will affect Juneau snow
This November has not been promising for snow so far. In general, NOAA data and models call for warmer and wetter conditions this winter in Southeast Alaska.