The historic downtown Juneau building is being brought back to life after sitting empty for years. The people behind the restoration say they want it to be a space for the community.
Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
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Ravenstail robe made by Juneau youth has its coming out party
A rainbow pride Ravenstail robe, wove by dozens of mentors and youth, was danced for the first time this week on the court during the Gold Medal basketball tournament in Juneau.
Tongass Voices: Robin DeAlva on making an online exchange for arts supplies
Robin DeAlva made a Facebook group that she says addresses a specific issue in Juneau — the challenge of finding and offloading arts and craft supplies after Joann store closed last year.
ACLU of Alaska holds bystander training in Juneau amid uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide
The ACLU trainings, held in partnership with community organization Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition, are meant to help residents prepare for federal immigration officials coming to homes and businesses, or stopping people in public.
Voting is open for bear-resistant trash can art destined for downtown Juneau
The winning design will be printed on an enclosure of bear-resistant cans near the cruise ship docks, as well as on bear-resistant cans in areas of downtown frequented by the animals.
New Juneau Arts and Humanities Council director navigates financial challenges
Maggie McMillan stepped into her new role at a time when arts organizations across the country are losing long-standing grants due to the Trump administration’s sweeping federal funding cuts.