The success of the festival relies heavily on the swiftness of the volunteer stage crew. And that’s organized by Alaska Folk Festival board members like longtime stage crew volunteer Hiram Henry.
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 organizations will host an event to help unhoused people connect with services
The Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and Tlingit and Haida’s Community Advocacy Program are partnering to host Project Homeless Connect on Tuesday.
Advocates remind bar patrons to stay vigilant about drink safety as Folk Festival approaches
Two people in Juneau who work to prevent assault in different ways say it’s everyone’s responsibility to look out for each other.
Juneau’s 20th Century Theater is seeing new life — and a new name — as Aurora Grand
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.
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.