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Nov 10 2019

Johnny Solinger poses with a guitar signed by Ted Nugent at the Pacific Yard House in Conroe, Texas. The guitar on the wall is one of eight he owns that he and other rock stars signed that he intends to auction off for charity, including one to help Alaska veterans.

Q&A: Rocker Johnny Solinger to auction off star-studded guitar for Alaska veterans

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Community, Juneau

Huna Totem Corp. brought a Las Vegas rock and roll show to Juneau last month, and Alaska left quite an impression on one of the performers.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 10, 2019 8:21 pm

Nov 08 2019

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Community, Federal Government, Fisheries, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

Sea otters are rapidly recolonizing Southeast Alaska. But that wildlife success story breeds challenges as they compete with commercial fishermen.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 8, 2019 6:18 pm

Nov 08 2019

The St. Vincent de Paul Society's Juneau facility. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Perry)

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Housing, Juneau, Public Safety

The St. Vincent de Paul Society helped run the shelter when it was downtown. It has now taken over operation at its facility near the Nugget Mall.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 8, 2019 5:26 pm

Nov 08 2019

Here’s what to do on Veterans Day in Juneau

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Community, History, Juneau, Military

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Matthew Bell, commander of District 17, will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at Centennial Hall.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 8, 2019 3:48 pm

Nov 01 2019

Evening rush hour traffic zooms down Egan Drive where it intersects with Yandukin Drive in Juneau on Dec. 12, 2017. Traffic experts have counted 60 car crashes in the crossing over a 10-year period.

Collision near Juneau’s Fred Meyer causes multiple injuries

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Transportation

A car wreck at the intersection near the Juneau Fred Meyer temporarily shut down a portion of Egan Drive on Wednesday evening.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 1, 2019 2:38 pm

Nov 01 2019

The Juneau School District posted information about Bark for Schools on its homepage, as it appears here on Oct. 31, 2019, including FAQs and an informational video produced by Bark.

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, A News, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Business, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Mental Health, Public Safety, Science & Tech, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 1, 2019 6:00 am

Oct 30 2019

Renewable Juneau invests carbon offset funds in free heat pumps in local homes

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Climate Change, Community, Energy & Mining, Juneau

Applicants to a carbon offset program in Juneau hope to replace older home heating systems with an efficient, zero-emission system.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | October 30, 2019 3:15 pm

Oct 28 2019

‘Happy and sad at the same time’: After decades-long wait, Newtok residents begin the move to Mertarvik

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Climate Change, Community, Environment, Interior, Southwest, Western

This year, Newtok is sending one-third of its residents across the Ninglick River to its replacement village, Mertarvik.

By Greg Kim, KYUK - Bethel | October 28, 2019 4:03 pm

Oct 22 2019

Can high school teams in Southeast Alaska compete with rivals on the North Slope? With esports, it’s possible.

By Angela Denning, KFSK - Petersburg | Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Southeast, Sports

Esports is growing in many high schools across Alaska. The sport was sanctioned by the the Alaska School Activities Association in April, and more and more students are getting involved.

By Angela Denning, KFSK - Petersburg | October 22, 2019 2:24 pm

Oct 08 2019

‘Pretty much our hometown voice’: Homer residents mourn loss of local newspaper

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | Business, Community, Southcentral

The Homer Tribune, one of the city’s two newspapers, delivered its final edition last week after more than two decades of printing.

By Renee Gross, KBBI - Homer | October 8, 2019 3:59 pm

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Q&A: Rocker Johnny Solinger to auction off star-studded guitar for Alaska veterans

Solutions sought to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska’s rising sea otter populations

Juneau cold weather emergency shelter opens this weekend in new location

Here’s what to do on Veterans Day in Juneau

Collision near Juneau’s Fred Meyer causes multiple injuries

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

Renewable Juneau invests carbon offset funds in free heat pumps in local homes

‘Happy and sad at the same time’: After decades-long wait, Newtok residents begin the move to Mertarvik

Can high school teams in Southeast Alaska compete with rivals on the North Slope? With esports, it’s possible.

‘Pretty much our hometown voice’: Homer residents mourn loss of local newspaper

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