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Our special series on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act continues on this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, with a look at some of the unfinished business of ANCSA and its impact on future generations. Joaqlin Estus and Meghan Sullivan are the featured guests. Both work as correspondents for Indian Country Today. Sullivan, as the granddaughter of…

When Santa Claus comes to Juneau, his reindeer get to take a break, as he rides in style atop a Capital City Fire and Rescue truck. Today on Juneau Afternoon, we’ll have all the details about Santa’s ride through town, that do include a few COVID safety measures. Yes, you’ll have to refrain from hugging…

The pandemic has been a prolific time for two Juneau poets. On Juneau Afternoon today, Margo Waring and Mistee St. Clair talk about their recently published “chapbooks,” or poetry pamphlets – and why poetry plays an important role in society during times like these. Also today: Juneau Nordic Ski Club’s youth programs with Mo Michaels…

The Permanent Fund Corporation Board’s removal of its executive director has stunned the financial world. On Angela Rodell’s (row-dell’s)  watch, the fund’s assets grew by more than 30 billion dollars. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, Rhonda McBride will talk with business writer Tim Bradner about how the fund is managed and some of the questions raised…

On this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, as part of our weekly series on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Rhonda McBride takes a look at a recently discovered film that may be the oldest footage of the ANCSA process. It was shot by Lowell Thomas, Jr. – an Alaska pilot and filmmaker, who later became Lt.…

The City and Borough of Juneau recently began providing self-testing kits for COVID-19. While they’re convenient and provide quick results, there’s a drawback. It’ll be harder to track the spread of the virus. On Juneau Afternoon today, a status report on the pandemic from the City and Borough of Juneau. Also, a look at what…