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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The 2021 southern Native Youth Olympic Traditional Games have been rescheduled to May 22 and 23. They were postponed last week due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Ketchikan.
The northern Traditional Games are scheduled for this weekend, May 8 and 9, in Juneau.
Both events will be live-streamed on Sealaska Heritage Institute's YouTube channel and a special website set up for the event.
More information is available on the SHI website.
Juneau Police asking for assistance in locating Trashcan Vandal
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau Police is asking the public for assistance in identifying a person connected to a vandalism near Riverbend Elementary last month.
Lemon Creek correctional center sees 60 cases in one week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Lemon Creek Correctional Facility is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases this week.
Juneau to roll out Pfizer COVID vaccine boosters next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In lieu of the CDC endorsing COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, The city of Juneau is already at work getting those very boosters out to people.
Bartlett Hospital to seek out longer-term interim CEO
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Bartlett Hospital Board approved a plan and timeline to find a longer term temporary CEO.
State High School Swim Championships Moved from Juneau to Anchorage
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) swim and dive state championships scheduled for Nov. 5-6 have been moved from Juneau to Anchorage after the City and Borough of Juneau and ASAA could not come to agreement on COVID-19 mitigation policies for teams attending.
Men charged with getting too close to bears in Alaska park
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. prosecutors have charged three men with leaving a special viewing platform and getting too close to bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Alaska emphasizes state employee telework amid virus worries
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska plans to emphasize telework for state employees for the next month as the COVID-19 pandemic strains Alaska’s health care system.
CBJ Finance Director makes pitch to voters for extension of temporary sales tax
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The only proposition on this year's local election ballot is extension of the three percent temporary sales tax.
White House steps up work on what to do about thawing Arctic
(AP) - The White House is stepping up its work to figure out what to do about a rapidly thawing Arctic.
Pedestrian sustains minor injuries after being hit by JPD car
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Juneau police vehicle Wednesday evening.
Docks and Harbors find buyer for WW2 era ship
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CBJ Docks and Harbors was able to find a buyer for the vessel that, at one point in its history, had been sold for just one dollar.
Weiss responds to recieving 2022 Alaska Superintendent of the Year award on Action Line
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau School District Superintendent Dr. Bridget Weiss was asked to respond to her selection as Alaska's 2022 Superintendent of the Year while a guest on Action Line.
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The wind chill is 49.
Last Updated on Sep 24 2021, 3:53 pm AKDT.
