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As Juneau students go back to school, how prepared is the district for the year ahead?
The first day of school for the Juneau School District is just around the corner — classes kick off on Thursday. Superintendent Frank Hauser sat down with KTOO to chat about the start of the new year with the consolidation plan in place, the stability of the district moving forward and what students can expect.
Norwegian Cruise Donates $50,000 to Aid Juneau Flood Recovery
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) announced it would donate $50,000 to help with the recent flooding in Juneau, Alaska. Dan Farkas, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ executive vice president, chief development officer, and general counsel, described NCL’s ties with the city. “We are deeply connected to the Juneau community, and witnessing the devastation from the recent flood has been heart-wrenching,” he said in a press release.
Coast Guard Foundation activates Emergency Disaster Relief Program
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby, and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory.
An estimated 290 residences damaged by flooding from lake dammed by Alaska glacier, officials say
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Roughly 290 residences in Alaska’s capital city were damaged last week by flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier, officials said. In addition to the homes and apartment and condo units, at least two businesses were damaged, Deputy City Manager Robert Barr said in an email Monday.
Local students get park renamed to honor Chitose, Anchorage’s Japanese sister city
The Anchorage Assembly has renamed one of the city’s parks after its first sister city, following a push from a group of local students. Students from Sand Lake Elementary School lobbied the Assembly to change the name of Sand Lake Park to Chitose Park in honor of the Japanese city.
Emergency homeless shelter funding, impoundment rules, Port of Alaska Modernization Program on Assembly agenda
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Money for homeless shelters, emergency shelters, and a proposed extension for the former Solid Waste Services administrative building to be used as a shelter is on Tuesday’s Anchorage Assembly regular meeting agenda. Assembly leaders are also expected to argue an ordinance to reauthorize the Design...
Unalaska clinic announces change in leadership
Unalaska’s Iliuliuk Family and Health Services announced Monday it terminated its CEO, Noel Rea, who joined the nonprofit healthcare provider in the summer of 2022 as interim CEO but stayed on in the permanent role. Although the clinic announced Rea’s departure this week, people familiar with the matter say...
Coast Guard death prompts mental health conversations at Base Kodiak
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak held a ceremony on July 26 to honor the life and service of a rescue swimmer who died on June 25. The Coast Guard said the investigation into the service member’s death is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected. It did however renew a push for addressing mental health in the military.
Staffing at City of Fairbanks department an ‘upside-down triangle,’ retired director says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Ongoing competition for quality — and qualified — workers prompted the Fairbanks City Council to take action Monday as they greenlighted a one-time bonus to employees in the Public Works Department. That department performs residential garbage collection for about 6,300 residences and maintains city...
Prosecutors accuse two rural city officials of multiple election-related felonies
State prosecutors have charged two officials in the community of Pilot Station with illegally manipulating the results of city elections in October 2022 and October 2023. A grand jury indicted Acting Mayor Arthur Heckman Sr. and City Clerk Ruthie Borromeo on eight felonies apiece for allegedly tampering with the elections and failing to report results […]
Anchorage Schools Overhaul Start Times for Better Sleep, Academic Gains
Just a few more sleeps before the first day of school for a lot of kids in Anchorage. And sleep has certainly been a topic of conversation lately. School start times are getting a major overhaul this year because of it. High school, middle, and elementary school start times will...
Where’s Otis the bear? Fans of Katmai cam bruin are concerned
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There’s an old saying that no matter how busy or crazy your life can get, it’s still business as usual in the woods. The Katmai Brown Bear Cam at Brooks Falls is a wonderful reminder of that. The livestream camera catches a lot of...
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