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Community Connection is a segment on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon where listeners share personal stories, reflections, poetry or music about life in these strange times. Emily Wall is a Professor of English at the University of Alaska. She holds an M.F.A. in poetry. She has three books of poetry: “Flame,” “Liveaboard,” and “Freshly Rooted.” She lives and…

Scott Burton hosts on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Note: this show’s audio is glitchy due to a technical problem.) On Monday’s show, artist Lily Hope will preview Sealaska Heritage Institute’s virtual First Friday. Local health providers will tell us about telephonic COVID-19 screenings, and drive through COVID-19 testing. Mayor Weldon and City Manager Watt will…

Scott Burton hosts on Friday, March 27, 2020. On Friday’s show, we’ll meet Ernesto Jr. and Gloria Guillen of Juneau’s El Zarape for Foodie Friday. Deputy Mayor Maria Gladziszewski will give us the details on how we can sew protective gowns for local healthcare providers. Link here to the CBJ page for more information. Mayor…

Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, March 26, 2020. On Thursday’s show, Hoonah City Administrator Dennis Gray Jr. will give us an update on our neighbors to the west. Counselor and meditation teacher Nancy Simpson will coach us through some relaxation techniques. And KRNN DJ Jack Fontanella will spin us a few tunes. Click here to…

The natural attractions that people come to Alaska to see are exactly the same things that are being impacted by both an increase in visitors and climate change.

Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. On Wednesday’s show, we’ll meet life coach Brandee Gerkee and talk about healthy living strategies in times of transition. The Zach Gordon Youth Center and the Juneau Community Foundation will tell us about the Food Assistance Fund and the Youth Equity Project. And we’ll continue our COVID-19-related…