A new episode of the kids’ show “Molly of Denali” centers around a character named Vera Malakas, who is Filibascan, a combination of Filipino and Athabascan. Those who worked on the show say that representation of Filipino Alaskans will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV.
Community
Lingít totem pole in Juneau taken down in 2016 finds new home
The Wooshkeetaan Kootéeyaa, meaning Wooshkeetaan totem pole, used to be located outside of Centennial Hall, but it was taken down in 2016 and put in a warehouse because of weather damage.
Masks will soon be optional in Juneau schools
The new policy is linked to Juneau’s community level and to CDC guidelines. If Juneau is at a medium or low risk level, masks will be optional.
Alaska House bill would start process to rename highway named after convicted war criminal
A member of a group that represents Asian and Pacific Islander people in Alaska says changing the name would recognize the role Filipino Americans have played in the state for 100 years.
Juneau’s newest principal says he’s excited to head back into classrooms
The Juneau School District has chosen Shawn Arnold to be the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd sat down with him to find out what he plans to accomplish.
Rebuilding Riverbend: Students return to Juneau elementary school after flood
In January, Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary School was temporarily relocated. Students and staff are back in the old building now, but it’s not the same.