“When I was in Vietnam, I told myself if I ever make it out of here, I’m going back home and I’m staying there until the day I die,” says Victor Bean.
Arts & Culture
First reindeer arrive in Port Heiden to re-establish herd
For the next three months, an experienced herder will stay in Port Heiden to teach everyone about the reindeer.
Appalachian music duo Anna & Elizabeth visit Juneau
The Appalachian music duo Anna & Elizabeth are performing tonight at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. They shared some of the taboos and traditions of playing their music in a modern context on KXLL.
Judge orders cancellation of Redskins trademark registration
In his 70-page ruling, Lee emphasized that the organization is still free to use the name if it wishes — the team would just lose some legal protections that go along with federal registration of a trademark.
Alutiiq Museum named state’s first natural and cultural history repository
The recognition is especially significant because they’re the second nationally accredited tribal museum in the United States.
Juneau’s state flags display receives attention as nation debates Confederate flag
A group of Juneau residents are calling for the removal of the Mississippi flag on Egan Drive because of its Confederate imagery.
A historic Tsimshian symbol of cultural revitalization is restored, donated to Ketchikan museum
Restoration of the pole means the history and significance of an event that began the Tsimshian renaissance will be preserved for generations to come.
East Coast theology school selling off Alaska Native art, feds to investigate
The country’s oldest theological school is selling off its Native art collection, and Sealaska Heritage Institute is asking the feds to investigate. Tlingit and Haida pieces are among the works.
Fireworks techs prep for ‘playing in the sky’
Nearly 700 shells will be launched from the middle of Gastineau Channel starting Friday night just before midnight.
Flying Karamazovs and friends bring Chautauqua spirit to Juneau
The New Old Time Chautauqua is a traveling troupe of performers. They’re in Juneau for three days of workshops, shows and activities starting Thursday.