To lead and succeed. That’s the motto of the Inspiring Girls Expeditions program, which uses art and wilderness exploration to encourage more young women to pursue careers in science. On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at a summer science and art program for high school girls. How to apply for tuition-free expeditions that include…
Rhonda McBride
Tuesday, January 18th: Tongans in Juneau ask for prayers after volcano eruption and tsunami. Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh research Juneau’s homicide history.
Fear and anxiety grows for the Juneau relatives of families in Tonga, after an underwater volcano eruption and tsunami cut off communications with the outside world. On Tuesday’sJuneau Afternoon, Rashah McChesney talks with a group of Tongans about how they are coping as they wait and hope for news from home. Also on this program:…
Friday, January 14, 2022: Southeast Alaska’s mysterious glacier bears. Americorps observes Martin Luther King Day with community service.
There was a short period of time, years ago, when these rare black bears were sighted in Juneau. Their silver-grey fur made people look twice. But for the most part, glacier bears are hard to find – mainly because there are so few, and their coats blend into rocky, icy terrain. Today on Juneau…
Thursday, January 13th: Martin Luther King’s Legacy — Passing the torch to the next generation.
As Martin Luther King Day approaches, the Black Awareness Association of Juneau looks, not only at the civil rights leader’s legacy, but how future generations can embrace his message. Sherry Patterson hosts this Thursday’s Culture Rich Conversations. She asks two ministers to reflect on King’s work in the early days of the civil rights…
Wednesday, January 12th: Studio dedicated to Jeff Brown, longtime KTOO staffer and trailblazer. Wearable Art Show returns as in-person event. Juneau Public Library monthly update.
KTOO radio operated out of a broom closet at the Juneau Douglas High School, when Jeff Brown first began volunteering at the station in 1975, the start of a long career that shaped KTOO as an important voice for the community . On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO is dedicating one of its state-of-art studios to…
Tuesday, January 11th: A helping hand for Juneau businesses that lost cruise ship revenue. Diabetes prevention. Juneau Audubon Society’s birds of the Bahamas.
Some hardship grants are available for Juneau businesses that depend on large cruise ship passengers. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at what businesses may qualify. Also on this program: An intensive diabetes prevention program is about to get underway aimed at helping its participants reclaim their health through better food choices, exercise and…