Alaska lawmakers choose lower funding proposals for school lunches, reading reforms
Compromise budget rejects making reduced-price lunches free to students from low-income families.
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Alaska lawmakers choose lower funding proposals for school lunches, reading reforms
Compromise budget rejects making reduced-price lunches free to students from low-income families.
Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending May 11
Police calls for Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Brinksmanship and compromise emerge in Alaska’s Capitol as legislative session nears an end
With time for key issues this session running out, House stalled by filibuster of transgender sports ban bill
Alaska Senate OKs increased access to birth control
Sports
Alaska Science Forum: Mountain goats live and die on the edge
Kevin White has placed his hands on the long, white fur of more than 400 Alaska mountain goats during the… Continue reading
I Went to the Woods: To burn or not to burn
The go-carts and caramel apples from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory also come to mind, but I can’t think of… Continue reading
Juneau School District coaches and advisors being released due to consolidation, will have to reapply for jobs
JDHS boys, girls soccer teams get shutout wins against TMHS
On the Trails: Yellow-rumped warblers, white-fronted geese, and white-crowned sparrows
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for microplastics on Denali
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball
Neighbors
Cooking for Pleasure: Mexican corn and bean salad
Several years ago, I ate at a wonderful Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles where I was served a delicious salad… Continue reading
Neighbors briefs
Join interactive design meeting for Jackie Renninger Park on May 21 CBJ Parks and Recreation, along with Corvus Design, will… Continue reading
Alaska Outdoors
Alaska Science Forum: Treasures found within a volcanic cave
Ben Jones suspected he had found something special when he squeezed into… Continue reading
On the Trails: Spring is really happening
A spate of fine, sunny weather in mid-April was most welcome. Those… Continue reading
Events
Neighbors briefs
Join interactive design meeting for Jackie Renninger Park on May 21 CBJ… Continue reading
Here’s what happening for First Friday in May
Exhibit by more than 45 Alaska Natives at state museum features protector robes, MMIP Day preview.
Opinion
Opinion: On inflation aid for schools, Dunleavy is still kicking the can
Not quite a year ago, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed more than $87 million in one-time public education funding approved by… Continue reading
My Turn: Rejecting the cruise ban is essential for keeping Juneau a viable place to live
Opinion: Assembly ignores voters, ramps up spending and taxes
Opinion: Alaska might as well embrace the past
My Turn: Opportunity and time still exist to alter Juneau School District’s consolidation model
Letter: People seeking Saturday cruise ship ban sending unfriendly message to visitors
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Update: Man arrested for arson after fire in travel trailer destroys adjacent Mendenhall Valley home
Permanent Fund board calls special meeting Wednesday due to leaked emails alleging improper behavior
Mill rate, land-use code rewrite, elevator at indoor field house among few public comments on proposed CBJ budget
Annual Maritime Festival to get a military salute with arrival of US Navy missile destroyer
Thunder Mountain’s Sam Lockhart and James Polasky sign letters of intent to play college basketball