Yvonne Krumrey, KTOO - Juneau
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Juneau womanʼs stolen regalia has been returned anonymously
“My family and I cannot thank this anonymous person enough,” said Neilga Koogéi Taija Revels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Molly of Denali’ nominated for 2 Emmy Awards
The PBS Kids television show “Molly of Denali” has been nominated for Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in two categories: Outstanding Preschool Animated Series and Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program.
Recent house fires in Juneau a reminder of heater safety as winter sets in
Juneau's fire marshal says three recent house fires have a common thread – using heaters for the first time with the onset of cold weather.
Study looks at the return of tourism’s impact on whale stress levels
For the study this year, researchers collected samples of the stress hormone cortisol from whales in Juneau waters.
Hands-on healing: Angoon dedicates dugout canoe 140 years after U.S. Navy bombardment
Angoon residents have built their first dugout canoe in the 140 years since Angoon was attacked and destroyed by U.S. military forces.