“It’s not just a running program and it’s not just a socially emotional curriculum, either. It combines the two” says program coordinator Julie Walker.
Southeast
Petersburg celebrates new dock, Gov. says it will be awhile before similar projects advance
“Timing is everything and Petersburg is fortunate they worked on this during the years they did,” Gov. Walker said.
Wrangell teachers, parents say they can’t communicate with school board
Superintendent Patrick Mayer, in his first year at the district, said he doesn’t know why people are finding it hard to work within the current policy
Rare thunderstorms move through Southeast Alaska
Between about 5 and 6 p.m. Monday, a network of ground sensors detected more than 100 lightning strikes in the affected area
Ketchikan students hit hard by unidentified virus
One school, Houghtling Elementary, was hit the hardest with about 70 students out sick.
Thirsty California a potential market for bulk water
A hydroelectric dam has created not only a source of renewable energy, but an even larger reserve of fresh water – which presents a business opportunity.
Ketchikan tomcat adopts litter of abandoned kittens
Henry’s mothering instinct is a surprise, and it’s also a gift because he could make all the difference as to whether the three-week old kittens survive.
Sacred architecture: Walter Soboleff Building opens its doors
The Sealaska Heritage Institute unveiled its new structure in downtown Juneau today. It’s called the Walter Soboleff Building after the late Tlingit scholar, elder and religious leader. Inside stands a full-sized replica of a traditional red cedar clan house
Grocery shopping for the Stikine Icefield
Two men are on a decade-long journey to traverse the world’s 20 largest glaciers. They’ll soon conquer the Stikine Icefield.
Little Norway festival gets underway in Petersburg
Fur-clad Vikings and Valkyries are roaming the streets throughout the weekend, making sure people are enjoying themselves.