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
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."
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