Juneau photographer Patrice Helmar returns from New York City to premiere her first film at the Gold Town.
Arts & Culture
Adventure-bound Juneau couple moves into $8,600 tiny house on wheels
A 1,200-square-foot house is considered small by today’s standards. But one Juneau couple is leaving their home for something less than 100 square feet of livable space.
Hoonah vets recount Vietnam war, homecoming in new documentary
“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.
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.