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That’s partially because the district was able to get some of the lost days waived by the state due to extraordinary weather. It also has four extra days built into its calendar. 

The Justice Department filed suit in late February against longtime Juneau resident Don Etheridge and his wife, Teresa, in Alaska’s U.S. District Court.

If you have a high energy dog that loves the snow — this sport might be for you.

The current teacher of the Juneau School District’s hunter education program recently won the state’s Hunter Educator of the Year award after bringing the course back into the classroom.

A short-term increase in oil prices could help reduce the state’s draw on savings, but lawmakers say they’re not counting on higher prices in the long term.

Heavy snowfall affected roads Tuesday afternoon amid a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rural Alaska districts are especially reliant on international teachers to keep instructors in their classrooms.

Lawmakers in the predominantly Democratic bipartisan House majority said they were concerned the state didn’t push back harder on the DOJ’s request.

Nick Dwyer, the graduate student whose artwork was destroyed, signed an affidavit Feb. 3 in support of a motion dismissing the misdemeanor criminal mischief charge against Graham Granger. Prosecutors followed suit Feb. 19, before the judge had ruled on the motion.

Members of the Juneau community have an opportunity to watch recorded interviews with finalists for Juneau schools superintendent and give feedback to the school board by Thursday.

The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.

Folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle is this year’s guest artist at the 51st annual Alaska Folk Festival in April.

House Bill 184 attempts to address Alaska’s severe housing shortage by allowing AIDEA to invest in workforce housing with 5 or more units.

He spoke of a limited role for the U.S. in regime change: “It’s something that we can shape, but that’s going to be ultimately up to the Iranian people.”

Four traditional snowshoers from Juneau will participate, alongside 270 other athletes from across Alaska.

The proposal has revived concern over legacy contamination from ore shipping in the local port, and how to ensure it doesn’t continue.

Federal immigration officials detained and deported Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and two of her three sons, ages 5 and 16. As of Thursday, her oldest son remains in custody at an ICE detention center in Washington.

The park’s reconstruction is expected to start on March 2 and last through April of 2027.

Under Alaska law, adoption ends the legal relationship between children and birth families — including siblings. Foster youth have called for changes to the law to preserve contact.

New CCFR Chief Tom Hatley wants to rebuild morale and reshape the culture inside the department.