Community Connection is a segment on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon where listeners share personal stories, reflections, poetry or music about life in these strange times. Richard Stokes came to Juneau in 1971 to become a charter member of the Alaska Department of Environment Conservation. In retirement he has managed to get paid for enjoying himself as…
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What will summer tourism look like?
Scott Burton hosts on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. On Wednesday’s show, we’ll check in with Travel Juneau about what the summer tourist season might look like. The Economic Sustainability Task Force will report on their progress, and the challenges ahead. And we’ll continue our COVID-19-related check-ins with City Hall. That’s Juneau Afternoon on Wednesday at…
Community Connection: Melanie Lesh
Community Connection is a segment on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon where listeners share personal stories, reflections, poetry or music about life in these strange times. Melanie Lesh has served on KTOO’s board of directors for six years and has lived in Gustavus since the mid 1980’s. Click here for instructions on how to submit your own…
Juneau restaurant chooses not to open for dine-in service
Scott Burton hosts on Friday, April 24, 2020. For Foodie Friday chef Beau Schooler at In Bocca Al Lupo will talk social isolation cuisine, and about the prospect of opening back up for dine-in service. We’ll check in with Gustavus Vice Mayor Brittney Cannamore about life in a small community during a pandemic. And continue…
Composer Todd Hunt receives Meritorious Service Award
Cheryl Snyder hosts on Thursday, April 23, 2020. On Thursday’s show, we’ll speak with UAS Meritorious Service Award winner Todd Hunt. We’ll learn some home yoga moves. And City Manager Rorie Watt will continue our COVID-19-related check-ins. That’s Juneau Afternoon on Thursday at 3 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 FM or KTOO.org, and repeated at 4…
Community Connection: Margo Waring
Community Connection is a segment on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon where listeners share personal stories, reflections, poetry or music about life in these strange times. Margo Waring is a longtime Juneau resident whose poetry has appeared in Cirque, Tidal Echoes, AWS, The Atlantic online and other journals. Click here for instructions on how to submit your…