UAS conducts "shooter on campus" emergency exercise
Published: 07/29/2010 17:06:40
The Community Emergency Response Team program, known as CERT, is a national organization that trains normal citizens in the skills needed to respond during an emergency until further help arrives, which can be minutes to hours away, depending on the incident. UAS has such a volunteer team of staff at their Juneau Campus, and on Tuesday they put their skills to the test as part of a “Shooter on campus” drill. More...

New Born Learning Trail at Twin Lakes' Project Playground dedicated
Published: 07/22/2010 17:06:00
Last Saturday, the new “Born Learning Trail” at Twin Lakes’ Project Playground was dedicated and formally opened to the public. The Trail, developed by United Way Worldwide, is Alaska’s first Born Learning Trail, and it aims to help start off children’s education with a strong foundation through their parents. More...

RCA approves interim AEL&P rate hike of 20%, effective Friday
Published: 07/17/2010 10:14:20
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska approved AEL&P's request for an interim refundable rate hike of 20% across-the-board for electricity prices in Juneau. The Substantive Order dated July 14th was posted on the RCA's website Friday July 17th and went into effect immediately. Should the RCA ultimately rule for a permanent rate increase for AEL&P that is lower than the approved interim rate; AEL&P will be required to refund any difference in the rate. More...

New Mural to Brighten N. Franklin St.
Published: 07/15/2010 14:00:00
There’s a new mural taking shape downtown, soon to brighten the view on North Franklin Street. More...

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