There’s about to be a new resource to educate locals, tour guides and visitors about the humpback whales of Southeast Alaska.
Bridget Dowd
Local News Reporter
I keep tabs on what’s happening in Juneau’s classrooms for the families they serve and the people who work in them. My goal is to shine a light on both stories of success and the cracks that need to be filled, because I believe a good education is the basis of a strong community.
Juneau offers alternative to masking for some high school athletes
Juneau’s high school basketball and hockey players no longer have to wear masks while playing the game. They can instead participate in increased testing.
Juneau museum features pandemic artwork by local nonverbal painter
A new exhibit at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum features paintings created by local artist Avery Skaggs. Skaggs is in a wheelchair and is non-verbal, but expresses himself through art.
Juneau schools prepare to reopen after winter break amid COVID surge
Juneau’s schools are set to open to students on Monday. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd spoke with Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss about what it takes to keep schools open during a surge of new COVID-19 cases.
The season’s most significant snowfall could hit Juneau over New Year’s weekend
A winter storm watch will be in effect for the entire Alaska Panhandle.
Kids help take care of chickens spending their first winter at Juneau’s youth center
At the Zach Gordon Youth Center, kids are helping take care of half a dozen chickens and collecting fresh eggs.
Juneau city officials figuring out how to spend less-than-usual cruise ship tax money
The city is asking for input from city departments and the public on how it should spend money from the marine passenger fees.
Icy roads, speed factored into weekend car wrecks in Juneau
The Juneau Police Department responded to 10 car crashes between Saturday and Sunday. Nine of those accidents involved a single car.
Juneau schools offer antigen tests as alternative to quarantines for students who’ve been exposed to COVID
The Juneau School District is no longer requiring students to quarantine at home after being exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Instead, families now have the option to use antigen tests before sending their kids out the door.
With reading and writing close behind, Juneau’s school board approves spoken Lingít teaching standards
The school district has been working with community partners like Sealaska Heritage Institute, the Douglas Indian Association, and Goldbelt Heritage Foundation to foster the revitalization of Lingít language.