In this newscast: The University of Alaska Mariculture Conference meets this week in Juneau to talk about the future of the industry; A Juneau-based airline is adding a new daily circuit that will connect Wrangell, Sitka, and Petersburg; State officials are investigating human remains discovered by Haines work crews Monday; Senator Lisa Murkowski’s re-election campaign reports that she has raised over $1.5 million this year
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.
Newscast – Wednesday, April 13, 2022
In this newscast: Les Gara discusses his campaign; Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary will soon be called Kax̱digoowu Héen; A celebration was held to honor the artists of Alaska’s first totem pole carved on all sides
Newscast – Tuesday, April 12, 2022
In this newscast: A rock slide has closed the North Douglas Highway past the boat launch; The overseas voting period for the National Elections in the Philippines has begun, and many Alaskans may vote; Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate PFAS chemicals in groundwater; The Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board held its first meeting Friday
Newscast – Monday, April 11, 2022
In this newscast: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has started testing wildlife for COVID-19; Juneau Assembly has begun the city’s budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year, with a surplus; Alaska businesses hurt by COVID-19 can apply for a second round of funding through the American Rescue Plan Act
Filipinos in Alaska have ‘desire to participate’ in Philippine election, honorary consul says
There are nearly 30,000 Filipinos in Alaska — close to the population of Juneau. And a number of them can vote in this upcoming election.
Newscast – Friday, April 8, 2022
In this newscast: A third grade class takes a “Forest Friday” field trip; Alaska Folk Festival is back in person for the first time in two years; A Haines Facebook group helps renters find places to live
Newscast – Thursday, April 7, 2022
In this newscast: Native Youth Olympics was in person for the first time since the pandemic; Alaska Statewide Poetry Contest winners read their poems; Senator Lisa Murkowski is hosting an event about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Newscast – Wednesday, April 6, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau Assembly considers suspending relationship with Russian sister city; A professional wilderness tracker will teach a course in Juneau; A Soldotna man has been charged in the murder of his roommate
Juneau’s Thunder Mountain High School locks down briefly after report of gunshots nearby
Thunder Mountain High School went into lockdown for about 30 minutes this afternoon.
Newscast – Tuesday, April 5, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau’s J & J Deli and Asian Mart may be shutting down if the owner’s can’t find someone to take over; Petersburg’s grade school chess club is gaining popularity; Scientists have an explanation about a large orb of light seen over Alaska last week