Yvonne Krumrey, KTOO - Juneau

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Juneau shops pull local artist’s books in wake of threatening, anti-trans notes

Two local businesses made statements supporting the trans community and condemning illustrator Mitch Watley’s alleged actions.
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Local artist appears in court in connection with anti-trans notes left around Juneau

Mitchell Watley is widely known as the illustrator of the popular Alaska children’s book “I Would Tuck You In.” 
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Juneau police make arrest in notes that included ‘a possible general threat against children’

Juneau police arrested 47-year-old Mitchell Thomas Watley on one felony count of terroristic threatening on Sunday.
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Former Juneau chiropractor now accused of sexual assault by 14 patients faces more charges

Jeffrey Fultz was arraigned Wednesday after two more women accused him of assaulting them under the guise of medical treatment.
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Juneauʼs property assessments show a sharp increase in home values

The higher valuations don't necessarily mean higher property taxes, as the Juneau Assembly has yet to set a mill rate.
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Bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday receives first legislative hearing

The holiday is recognized nationally, and by 24 other states, on June 19.
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Pickleball could be part of Juneau’s new commitment to better serve its older population

Last week, Juneau joined a program that commits to making the city more livable for seniors.
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Chilkat weavers who learned online during COVID see their robes come to life

The weavers are apprentices of Lily Hope, who offered classes virtually during the pandemic.
The city of Hoonah on May 2, 2019 (Photo by David Purdy, KTOO - Juneau)

Vote to recall Hoonah’s mayor appears to have failed

Results of the recall election — 110 votes for and 172 against — still need to be approved by the city council.
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Writer Ernestine Shaankaláx̱t’ Hayes awarded $50K from United States Artists fellowship

The United States Artists fellowship will allow Hayes to recover from her losses in a 2018 house fire and get back to writing.
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There’s another USPS stamp coming out featuring Lingít formline art

Crystal Worl's design, featuring a formline salmon painted on a skateboard, will be available on postal stamps in March.
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Juneau womanʼs stolen regalia has been returned anonymously

“My family and I cannot thank this anonymous person enough,” said Neilga Koogéi Taija Revels.
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Pro skier aims to get more Indigenous youth on the slopes in Juneau

Friday's Native Youth Snow Sports Community Night was part of a broader effort to back Alaska Native youth who want to ski.
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After suspect’s arrest, Juneau woman is still hopeful her regalia will come home

Neilga Koogéi Taija Revels lost many things in a home burglary. But the theft of her grandmotherʼs regalia was the most devastating.
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Woodworking couple builds little boats for the first baby born in Juneau each year

Dr. Lindy Jones and his wife Colleen — who’ve been woodworking together since college — make one of the little, rocking boats for the first baby born in Juneau each year.
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Juneau woman searches for stolen regalia, made by her grandmother

Neilga Koogéi Taija Revels wore her grandmother's regalia to every graduation and major event in her life. Then it was stolen.
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Bartenders in Juneau say unpleasant — even violent — interactions with patrons are on the rise

A glass thrown at Juneau bartender David Elrod's head may be part of a broader trend in harassment toward service workers that may have started early in the pandemic. 
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Juneau kindergartners play paper violins as part of music and Lingít language program

A leader of the Juneau program says it gives teachers an opportunity to make their curriculum more place-based and more reflective of Lingít culture.
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Arraignment held for suspect in September killing of Juneau counselor

Anthony Michael Migliaccio was arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in the killing of Faith Rogers. His lawyer, Anna Ambrose, entered a not guilty plea.
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Juneau murder suspect was already in custody on harassment charges

Murder suspect Anthony Michael Migliaccio was initially held in September after a Juneau barista said he threw a cup of feces at her in June, according to court documents.