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web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
JUNEAU - Most people wouldn't willingly pursue a trip that involves the potential of contact frostbite, oral sunburn and the need to packing one's own excrement. But that's exactly what Travis Haskin, Sammy Becker, Acacia Edmiston, Freddie Muñoz, Adam Martinez and Yosuke Sano are signing up for.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
JUNEAU - When Juneau's only bicycle shop, Glacier Cycles, closed its doors last December, local cyclists were left with no in-town options for purchasing bicycle accessories or cycle repair.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The 2010 Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association Home Show was held this weekend at Centennial Hall. Showgoers enjoyed a wine tasting event on Friday evening and informational exhibitions by local and regional vendors through Sunday.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
JUNEAU - The Alaska Marine Highway System, University of Alaska Southeast and the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific signed a five-year education program memorandum of agreement Feb. 25 in Ketchikan. The agreement extends the three-party program allowing UAS students who have completed two semesters of instruction that include diesel mechanics, marine transmissions, marine auxiliary systems and refrigeration and air conditioning to complete an internship on board AMHS vessels.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
JUNEAU - Utah Jazz forward and Juneau-Douglas High School alum Carlos Boozer has donated 60 scholarships to his basketball camp through United Way of Southeast Alaska in order to encourage kids to learn about the game of basketball, as well as building teamwork and healthy exercise.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Shown are highlights from the 2A Region V Basketball Tournament held in Juneau last week. In order from left to right: Klawock's Rick Carle spins dribbles the ball away from diving Skagway defender Mickey Wilson during the 2A championship game at JDHS March 5. Klawock won the automatic birth to the state championships in Anchorage next week while Skagway lost again in the consolation to 2nd state representative Hydaburg.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Juneau students attending colleges and universities all over the world report back that the preparation they received in the classroom of Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS) science teacher Jon Smith placed them at the head of their classes. They say that the rigorous and sometimes difficult courses he teaches are so current and complete that they are conversant with the most cutting edge concepts and techniques offered in their classes, while students from other schools are struggling.
web-posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010
JUNEAU - Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE) will hold its 14th annual Women of Distinction Gala and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Centennial Hall. The event will honor four distinguished women who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of Juneau's women and children.
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News
- Climbing Culmination
- Cycle Alaska expands business to include retail shop
- Photos: Home Show promotes 'Greener Living'
- AMHS, partners sign five-year education program agreement
- Carlos Boozer increases camp scholarships
- Photos: Southeast 2A Regional Tournament Shots
- Jon Smith opens the door for young scientists through the Southeast Regional Science Fair
- AWARE to honor four Juneau women
