Jennifer Canfield, KTOO - Juneau
Jennifer Canfield is a reporter at KTOO in Juneau.
Alaska Supreme Court: State must enforce Central Council’s child support orders
The State of Alaska must recognize and enforce the Tlingit-Haida Central Council’s child support orders, according to a state Supreme Court decision issued Friday. That’s something the Walker administration chose to do when it signed an agreement with the Central Council earlier this month. The state Supreme Court decision makes that agreement legally binding regardless of any administration change.
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Juneau chef a semifinalist for prestigious national award
A Juneau chef has once again been nominated for one of the food world’s highest honors. Beau Schooler, chef at the Rookery Café in downtown Juneau, is one of 30 named by the James Beard Foundation as a semifinalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year.
‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse saga to stage
Set in a fictional Tlingit village in the late 19th century, “Our Voices Will Be Heard” is Vera Starbard’s semi-autobiographical story of a mother whose daughter is sexually abused by a relative. The show premiered Friday at Perseverance Theatre in Juneau and will play in Anchorage in February.
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Missing woman’s husband charged with murder
The husband of the former Juneau woman who went missing on New Year’s Day has been charged with murder, according to the Anchorage Police Department.
Injuries found on Juneau mayor’s body
Juneau Police Department communications manager Erann Kalwara confirmed that injuries were discovered on Mayor Greg Fisk’s body. She couldn’t share the details about the nature of the injuries.
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Juneau police confirm Mayor Greg Fisk found dead at home
Juneau’s newly elected mayor was found dead in his home Monday afternoon. Greg Fisk was 70-years-old.
Juneau mayor found dead in home
Juneau police have confirmed that Mayor Greg Fisk was found dead at his home on Monday afternoon.
Family remembers man who died at AFN
Anthony Choquette’s brother-in-law said the family did everything they could to help him before he committed suicide last month at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
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Subsistence fishing case may set legal precedent on other limits
Charges against three Southeast subsistence fishermen — including former Sen. Albert Kookesh — have once again been dismissed.
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Family remembers man who died at AFN
Anthony Choquette’s brother-in-law said the family did everything they could to help him before he committed suicide last month at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
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Wasilla lawmaker: Keep education spending in check, cut rural schools
It started as a rumor. Democratic lawmakers and some education advocates have heard about it. That there are new ideas for changing how the state pays for education isn’t a surprise. That this cost-saving proposal could close 60 schools across the state is.
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AK: Reflecting on an unexpected tragedy
Thousands travel from around the state to attend the Elders and Youth conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives convention every year. The week is considered by many as one of celebration — this year was different.
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Wasilla lawmaker: Keep education spending in check, cut rural schools
It started as a rumor. Democratic lawmakers and some education advocates have heard about it. That there are new ideas for changing how the state pays for education isn’t a surprise. That this cost-saving proposal could close 60 schools across the state is.
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Women’s legal rights handbook gets update, publishes online
The Alaska Women’s Legal Rights handbook was first published more than 30 years ago. The latest edition, which was released last month, is 240 pages long and includes information on victim’s rights, employment, reproductive rights, safety planning and more.
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Death jolts final hour of AFN convention
A man committed suicide at the Dena'ina convention center during the final hour of the AFN annual convention on Saturday. Anthony Chouette, 49, climbed over the third floor railing and jumped to his death.
Utah housing expert who cut chronic homelessness 90% pitches Alaska solutions
Gov. Bill Walker says he’d “love for Alaska to be the first state without homelessness.” With a little inspiration from the state of Utah, some are hopeful that could become reality.
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Walker convenes tribal advisory council
Gov. Bill Waker announced Wednesday the creation of an 11-member tribal advisory council.
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IndiGenius: Connecting conference attendees with craft, heritage
IndiGenius — a play on the word indigenous — is an offering of afternoon workshops at the First Alaskans Institute’s Elders and Youth Conference this week.
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Elders & Youth Conference kicks off in Anchorage
The 32nd annual Elders and Youth conference begins today in Anchorage. Hundreds of Alaska Natives, young and old, will meet over the next two-and-a-half days to learn about and discuss a diverse set of issues. This year’s theme is “Not in our smokehouse!”
Federal agency launches website to help universities, colleges deal with campus violence
The Office on Violence Against Women this week launched a website aimed at helping colleges and universities deal with sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on campus. The office, which is in the U.S. Department of Justice, calls the site a “comprehensive online clearinghouse.”
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