The organizers say they want the Juneau Assembly to pass a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire, and at least one local Assembly member agrees.
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Tongass Voices: T McInnis on how they make Tyquan’s memorable drag outfits
One of Juneau’s favorite drag kings, Tyquan, is known for Prince tributes, sci-fi-themed acts and big platform boots. T McInnis — the person behind Tyquan — gave KTOO a tour of the Juneau Drag closet for this week’s Tongass Voices.
Tongass Voices: Miko Montoya and Grayson Rebustes on building Juneau’s rap scene
Local rappers Miko Montoya, also known as OKIMS, and Grayson Rebustes, known as WordPlay the Flyest, on performing in Taglish and opening for Afroman in Juneau.
Tongass Voices: Anna Mahanor on what it means to be a Rain Dog
Anna Mahanor is a musician, bartender and skateboarder here in Juneau. People may know her from her band, Rain Dogs.
Tongass Voices: Marilyn Lumba on making Juneau Pioneer Home residents feel at home
Marilyn Lumba is the director of nursing at the Juneau Pioneer Home. While she loves her career now, she didn’t think health care would become her passion.
Amalga Distillery named James Beard semifinalist
It’s their first nomination, but they’re not the first business in Juneau to be recognized for the prestigious culinary award.
Juneau’s animal shelter is looking for a new home
The need for a new shelter became more urgent after the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals inspected the facility in 2021 and found that it didn’t meet national standards.
Veteran Anchorage TV reporter and anchor Maria Downey announces retirement after decades of Alaska journalism
Her last broadcast at Alaska’s News Source is set for Jan. 26.
Beloved Juneau basketball coach honored in memorial on the court
In 30 years of coaching, George Houston led two Crimson Bear basketball teams to state championships.
Museum exhibit presents history of telephones in Juneau and how Telephone Hill got its name
The exhibit is a glimpse of Telephone Hill’s past at a time when Juneauites are thinking about the neighborhood’s future.