Capital City Fire/Rescue is still investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.
Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
"Through my reporting and series Tongass Voices and Lingít Word of the Week, I tell stories about people who have shaped — and continue to shape — the landscape of this place we live."
Juneau firefighters have a new contract after nearly a year without one
The contract brings wage increases that the union says will make the department a more competitive workplace.
Six firefighter apprentices complete first year of training
It was the first year of a paid apprentice program in Juneau and it’s helping the agency fill a staffing shortage.
Lingít artist’s new magazine features Indigenous people telling their own stories
A Juneau artist created a magazine for Indigenous writers and creators to share their art and perspectives without having to reduce or simplify them to fit into the bounds of traditional media run by non-Native people.
Juneau launches Safe Place program for youth in crisis
The program identifies local organizations and business youth can turn to for help, and an employee will connect them with crisis management services.
What earrings mean at Celebration, to buyers and sellers
Last week, more than 60 artists showed up in Juneau to sell their jewelry at Celebration, a days-long event that uplifts the survival and persistence of Lingít, Haida and Ts’msyen cultures. Some attendees saved up for years to buy earrings for themselves and loved ones