Community Archives

Oct 09 2018

Donlin runway and camp site in summer 2014. (Photo by Dean Swope/KYUK)

The Donlin gold mine needs to move a mountain. How close is it to making that happen?

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Western

There isn’t much at the proposed mine site right now: just a long airstrip, with clusters of sturdy buildings in the middle of green mountains close to the Middle Kuskokwim River. But if completed, the Donlin gold mine would be one of the biggest in the world.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 9, 2018 2:50 pm

Oct 09 2018

Two Utqiaġvik whaling crew members die in apparent whaling accident

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Community, North Slope, Subsistence

North Slope Borough Mayor Harry K. Brower Jr. said that the Borough is not releasing details about the incident until all the facts are gathered and all family members have been notified.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | October 9, 2018 9:31 am

Oct 02 2018

Nerdiness and fandom abound at Anchorage’s 13th Annual Senshi Con

By Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media | Arts & Culture, Community, Southcentral

There’s an instant connection to each other that attendees find appealing. It’s a judgment-free zone and a chance to wear your interests on your sleeve – literally

By Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media | October 2, 2018 2:49 am

Oct 02 2018

Boards bar access and signs declare no trespassing at 401 Harris St. in Juneau, pictured here on Oct. 1, 2018.

Now vacant, co-owner of 401 Harris St. begins clean up

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Juneau

A downtown property that has been the source of numerous police calls and neighbor complaints over the past two year is now vacant. Efforts are now underway to fix the home up so it can be sold.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 2, 2018 12:00 am

Sep 29 2018

Watch: Project Playground rebuilding process

By David Purdy, KTOO | Community, Juneau

Project Playground opens on Saturday at noon. The playground burned down in April 2017, and was rebuilt in recent months including some new features and improved accessibility.

By David Purdy, KTOO | September 29, 2018 12:31 am

Sep 21 2018

AEYC Board member Dave Newton registers a voter at an event in August. (Photo courtesy of AEYC)

Kids can cast their votes in Juneau mock mayoral election

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Education, Family, Juneau, Local Government

Parents looking for a way to engage their children in Juneau’s local election can take advantage of a Kids Vote event this weekend and next.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | September 21, 2018 2:02 pm

Sep 21 2018

Local production ‘Same’ brings stories of gender-based violence to light

By Sheli DeLaney and Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Community, Juneau, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

The idea of the show happened out of conversations with friends and colleagues who were angry that stories about gender-based violence weren’t being heard, said director Allison Holtkamp.

By Sheli DeLaney and Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | September 21, 2018 10:01 am

Sep 21 2018

Kodiak cooperative sells first offering of local salmon

By Associated Press | Business, Community, Fisheries, Southcentral

The salmon caught and processed locally will be sold first to co-op members and then to other residents

By Associated Press | September 21, 2018 9:36 am

Sep 10 2018

When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | Community, Food, Southeast

Earlier this year, the state re-opened Sitka’s public assistance office — to the relief of many. When the office was closed, the welfare caseload became severely backlogged and Sitka’s pantries were put to the test.

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | September 10, 2018 7:52 am

Sep 09 2018

How little organizations make a big difference through collaboration

By Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media | Community, Food, Health, Southcentral

Solving community problems can be hard, unless you tap into the power of collaboration. This is how Chickaloon does it.

By Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media | September 9, 2018 12:07 am

1 2 3 … 161 Next

News
- News
- General News
  - General News
  - EducationEducation covers everything from pre-school to college graduation.
  - HealthHealth highlights important news about food, exercise, recalls, vaccines, mental health and lifestyle
  - Crime & CourtsCrime and Courts encompasses arrests, investigations, crime and trial news both local and statewide.
  - OutdoorsThe outdoors section focuses on outdoor recreation, gardening, trails and hunting
  - Search & RescueSearch and Rescue highlights important news about missing persons, search efforts and rescue operations
  - Science & TechScience & Energy highlights news relating to impact studies, climate change, animals, research, aurora, weather events, alternative energy
- Government
  - Government
  - Local GovernmentStories focused on local government issues and meetings
  - State GovernmentStories on state government issues, legislation, session
  - Federal Government
  - Alaska Native Government & Policy
  - MilitaryMilitary news and features including issues regarding the Coast Guard, Army and Air Force bases in Alaska.
  - TransportationTransportation covers issues with roads, planes and the ferry system
  - Election Coverage
- CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - Arts & CultureArts and Culture is the section for entertainment news, cultural events, art features, history pieces, local culture, and museum news
  - Alaska Native Arts & CultureAlaska Native Culture focuses on Native art, customs and events
  - SportsSports covers local high school, college and community sports leagues
  - SpiritSpirit focuses on issues around faith, religion and churches
- EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - Business
  - Energy & Mining
  - Fisheries
  - Tourism
- Regional News
  - Regional News
  - Southeast
  - Southcentral
  - Aleutians
  - Western
  - North Slope
  - Interior
  - Nation & WorldNation & World covers important national and global topics of interest to or about Alaskans
Listen
- Listen
- KTOO News
- KRNN
- KXLL
- Podcasts
Programs
- Programs
- Curious Juneau
- A Juneau Afternoon
- Gardentalk
- Red Carpet Concerts
- MudroomsReal people. real stories. Live, on stage. “Mudrooms” is a community-powered monthly event in Juneau, where real people tell real stories, live. Anchorage has “Arctic Entries”. In Juneau, we’re just as sophisticated – just a little muddier. Mudrooms’ creators are Amanda Compton and Alida Bus. Audio production by Marc Wheeler.
- Focus On Community“Focus on Community” is an hour long, public affairs program hosted by different volunteer, community members each week. The format ranges from in-studio discussions, to live call-ins. Topics vary from peace initiatives to mental health problems to hotly debated town issues. Any and all community members are invited to present a show idea and work with us to bring it the air.
- Telling Tales with Ms. GEach week, host, Ms.G, reads a selection of writing based around a given theme. Audio of her show is available the following day here on our website.
- Forum@360
- Arts@360
Schedules
About
Donate
Community Calendar
KRNN
KXLL
Alaska’s Energy Desk

KTOO FM operating at reduced power

Community

The Donlin gold mine needs to move a mountain. How close is it to making that happen?

Two Utqiaġvik whaling crew members die in apparent whaling accident

Nerdiness and fandom abound at Anchorage’s 13th Annual Senshi Con

Now vacant, co-owner of 401 Harris St. begins clean up

Watch: Project Playground rebuilding process

Kids can cast their votes in Juneau mock mayoral election

Local production ‘Same’ brings stories of gender-based violence to light

Kodiak cooperative sells first offering of local salmon

When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need

How little organizations make a big difference through collaboration

Upcoming Events

How to Support KTOO

KTOO Links

Resources

Public Media