Newscast – Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Juneau news includes plans to replace a fuel dock, school enrollment numbers falling below projections, and ongoing suicide awareness training initiatives.
In this newscast: Petro Marine Services plans to replace Juneau’s main fuel dock next year; The Juneau School District began the year with nearly 100 fewer students than projected. As a result, some elementary schools have shuffled around teachers and students; September is Suicide Awareness Month, but Juneau's mental health support nonprofit hosts suicide awareness trainings for young people, parents, and community members
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