Residents along Beach Road evacuated after landslides destroyed several houses, and dozens of residents at the end of Lutak Inlet have been without electricity and running water since Tuesday.
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Tlingit and Haida leaders coordinate pandemic response efforts for citizens
As state, federal and local governments ramp up their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has sent an emergency declaration to its 31,000 citizens.
‘Molly of Denali’ creators help Juneau kids find their own voices
“Molly of Denali” is the first national children’s TV show to feature an Alaska Native lead. Some of the show’s creators came to Juneau and put on a vocal acting workshop to help local kids find their own voices.
International Joint Commission launches ‘fact-finding mission’ into British Columbia transboundary mining
Alaska’s U.S. senators hosted members of an international commission charged with investigating transboundary water disputes in Juneau on Monday.
Governor’s veto could close Head Start classrooms in Southeast Alaska
Tlingit & Haida’s Head Start pre-K program serves 10 communities in Southeast Alaska. Without state funding, they may have to reduce staff, cut spots or close classrooms altogether.
‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish
A group that monitors shellfish toxin levels is warning Juneau residents not to consume shellfish from locations in the Auke Bay area.
Red Carpet Concert: Radiophonic Jazz, ‘Aquamarine’
Juneau hip hop duo Radiophonic Jazz performs their new single “Aquamarine” during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival at KTOO Public Media.
Thane Ore House to burn Saturday
The former Thane Ore House restaurant will burn Saturday as part of a training exercise for local firefighters. Capital City Fire/Rescue hopes to start the controlled burn at 10 a.m. and finish by 4 p.m.
Alaska tribes, health organizations join opioid suit
Alaska Natives are fatally overdosing from opioids at a higher rate than other groups. Now Alaska Native tribes and health organizations are joining a sprawling federal lawsuit against the prescription drug industry.
Watch: Juneau-area statehouse candidates debate at Native issues forum
The six candidates for Juneau-area seats in the Alaska House of Representatives and Alaska Senate discuss issues at a forum organized by Get Out the Native Vote and Southeast partner organizations.