Watley is widely known as the illustrator of the popular Alaska children’s book “I Would Tuck You In.”
Yvonne Krumrey
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Juneau is built on hidden and assumed layers of power and access, influencing how we interact with identity, with the law and with each other. I bring you stories of the gaps in access to power, and those who are working to close those gaps.
Juneau police make arrest related to notes that included ‘a possible general threat against children’
The first two notes were found on Friday, both downtown. Two more notes were reported on Sunday.
Former Juneau chiropractor faces more sexual assault charges after 2 more women come forward
Former Juneau-area chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz was arraigned Wednesday after two more women accused him of assaulting them under the guise of medical treatment.
Juneau youth say needing parental permission would limit access to LGBTQ+ spaces
Some of the youth said their parents were supportive of their identities. For others, the Alliance group offers support while they think about how to talk to their families about who they are.
Tlingit and Haida shows support for bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Alaskans
The statement comes amid what advocates feel are escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ rights from Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration.
Juneauʼs property assessments show a sharp increase in home values
The City and Borough of Juneau sent property assessment notices to Juneau homeowners earlier this month. Some homeowners reported a significant increase in their assessment values.
Short-term rentals in Juneau may have doubled in 2022
The Ironman Alaska race contributed heavily to the increase — but many of those listings are still up.
Gov. Dunleavyʼs bill is unlikely to pass but still could hurt Alaska’s LGBTQ students
Amelia Hanrahan, a Juneau mental health clinician, says there’s no scientific basis for the proposal.
Sealaska Heritage Institute has a new building dedicated to Indigenous approaches to teaching science
“We’re hoping that our programming can bridge some of the standing gaps of where Indigenous science has been left out in those subjects and build some interest and pathways for our Alaska Native youth.”
Juneau celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day by advocating for civil rights
“We’re all walking in the legacy of Elizabeth and her spirit. And so the intention today was to come together and let people speak,” Hasselquist said.