Juneau Afternoon

Whether you ride the waves or watch them roll in, life in Juneau is defined by the waters that hug its shores. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, what it means to be a maritime community – and plans to celebrate this way of life at the Juneau Maritime Festival this Saturday. Also: The Healthy Juneau Initiative.…

Even when it comes to fish, Alaska and Louisiana don’t appear to be  much alike. Very different climate, different kinds of fish, and very different ways of cooking them. But when it comes to the seafood industry itself — and the chain of businesses that support it – that’s where the two states have a…

It’s a throwback Thursday on Juneau Afternoon, when we revisit some of your favorite conversations. In this show, Christina Michelle explores the power of  music in Black culture. Hear more about how the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles taps into that legacy to break down barriers. It’s  the second in a series of…

Southeast Alaska Independent Living, also known as SAIL, is well known for its expertise in turning disabilities into capabilities. But then along came COVID-19. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, how SAIL has emerged from the pandemic with its mission intact. Also on this show: Life lessons from the stage at Perseverance Theatre’s summer camp. Garden Therapy!…

While others use paints and canvas, Stefani Marnon reaches into the pantry for her art supplies. Her creations are masterpieces in butter and sugar, that do a quick disappearing act off the store shelves of Juneau, where she is known simply as, Chef Stef.   At the  Juneau Artist Gallery this month, Chef Stef is…

It’s a throwback Thursday on Juneau Afternoon, in which we revisit a show produced last year by the Black Awareness Association of Juneau.   In Part 1 of a two-part series, Christina Michelle explores the power of music in Black culture – how some innovative teachers are bringing music to the inner city of Los…

It’s a day of strength, a day of hope — celebrated in communities around the world. And here in Juneau, National Cancer Survivor’s Day will be observed with a walk this Sunday from the Marine Park to the whale statue. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, hear what this day means to one cancer survivor, who is…

When you see Zuill Bailey packing his cello on his back, heading towards you, you know you’re in for treat. Juneau Afternoon has the red carpet rolled out in the studio, ready and waiting for him to make an appearance on Friday’s show and play a few pieces. Here’s a little KTOO Red Carpet Concert…

Natasha Boozer is like many Black parents. She wants to protect her children from the kind of racism she experienced growing up in Juneau. On Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, she talks with her longtime friend, Christina Michelle, about the conversations she has with her kids, so they understand what it means to be Black in today’s…

  On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, meet a man who believes fighting climate change starts at home. KTOO’s Sheli DeLaney will talk with Andy Romanoff about reducing Juneau’s carbon footprint. Also on Wednesday: Music and entertainment coming to your neck of the woods, courtesy of Theater Alaska’s Neighborhood Cabaret. One of Alaska’s most celebrated gardens is…