Diosdado Valdez has been coming to Juneau for over 30 years, and in that time, he’s found another family off the ship.
"Tongass Voices"
Tongass Voices: Holly Huber on what it takes to be Miss Alaska Volunteer
Huber uses her platform to bring awareness to the mental health crisis in Alaska.
Tongass Voices: Juneau Hostel’s Khrystl Brouillette-Gillam and Joey Scoggins on keeping travel affordable
Running a hostel as a nonprofit keeps costs down for guests, but it comes with some challenges.
Tongass Voices: Father-daughter production duo Joshua and Harmony Laboca bond through music
Local music producer Joshua Laboca and his daughter, Harmony, create songs together on YouTube as Harmony & jboaudioe.
Tongass Voices: Axel Brouillette-Gillam on the nostalgia that drives Cosmik Debriz
Cosmik Debriz, a vintage Alaskana shop that began from his interests in thrifting and fashion.
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.