Now that Resurrection Lutheran Church has its permit approved, it can start housing people when the weather gets below freezing.
Lyndsey Brollini
Local News Reporter
I bring voices to my stories that have been historically underserved and underrepresented in news. I look at stories through a solutions-focused lens with a goal to benefit the community of Juneau and the state of Alaska.
How learning an Indigenous language leads to healing
“It has saved me in a way that it’s just filled my heart,” said Sm’algya̱x learner Nancy Barnes. “And it keeps me feeling grounded, is the best way that I could explain it. I’ve heard other language learners say the same thing.”
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaskan take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Watch: Juneau health officials to give latest COVID-19 community update
You can watch the meeting through Zoom or Facebook, or call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 with webinar ID 985 6308 5159.
Newscast – Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021
In this newscast: People gather for vigil of missing Juneau resident; Scientists track a pod of whales approaching extinction; ANWR drilling is taken out of President Biden’s latest infrastructure bill; Sixth grade teacher from Akiachak is indicted on sexual abuse and assault of a minor
Juneau Public Market is back and in person this year
People going to the market are required to be fully vaccinated.
Amid search for a space for this year’s cold weather shelter, one Juneau church offers to help
It’s a last-minute move after a local nonprofit pulled out of their contract to operate the shelter
Preliminary results are in for Juneau’s election
About 40% of Juneau’s ballots have been processed.
With no official confirmation, two recent missing persons cases remain open in Juneau
There are two recent missing persons cases in Juneau. Officially, neither person has been found yet.
Juneau community health program easing burden on hospital
“We’re pretty much overwhelmed with referrals right now,” said the Community Assistance Response and Emergency Services director.