The 38th Annual Alaska Folk Festival is coming soon. To help get ready for it, tune in to Friends & Neighbors this Wednesday night at 7 on KRNN for two hours of highlights from last year’s festival, produced by Shelley Owens.
Archives for 2012
Monday Newscast 3/12/12
Taku River task force draft report
A task force looking at the health of the Taku River and impact of future development should come up with recommendations for more river protections.
Hoonah dock project sparks controversy
The City of Hoonah is feeling pressure from cruise lines and local Native village Corporation Huna Totem to build a multi-million dollar dock at the corporation’s popular Icy Strait Point tourist destination.
Juneau Afternoon 3/12/12
We’ll find out about a Healing Art event with guest Sarah Newsham, from AWARE; Suzanne Williams will give us a preview of her gardening talk on Wednesday on Raised Beds and Low Tunnels; Andy Kline will interview comedian, Paula Poundstone, appearing Thursday at Centennial Hall; and we’ll find out about student homelessness.
Brother of accidental shooting victim sentenced to probation
Seth Bingham consents to a plea and sentence agreement with prosecutors for seriously injuring Joe Bingham.
Friday Newscast 3/9/12
Eaglecrest Master Plan is out for public comment
The Eaglecrest Master Plan is out. Now it’s time for public comments.
Public health chief says powder is benign
The FBI says four Alaska school districts received letters containing a suspicious white powder this week.
City wants public comments on AJ Mine Water Study
The public comment period on the AJ Mine Water Study ends March 28th.
The report is an overview of Juneau’s water system, and identifies several scenarios and management concepts, with and without a nearby operating gold mine.