Cosmik Debriz, a vintage Alaskana shop that began from his interests in thrifting and fashion.
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Tongass Voices: Miko Montoya and Grayson Rebustes on building Juneau’s rap scene
Local rappers Miko Montoya, also known as OKIMS, and Grayson Rebustes, known as WordPlay the Flyest, on performing in Taglish and opening for Afroman in Juneau.
Tongass Voices: Marilyn Lumba on making Juneau Pioneer Home residents feel at home
Marilyn Lumba is the director of nursing at the Juneau Pioneer Home. While she loves her career now, she didn’t think health care would become her passion.
Mga Kuwento, Ep. 1: How Filipino migration shaped Juneau – and my family
On the first episode of Mga Kuwento, we explore two central questions of the series: how did Filipinos get to Juneau, and just as importantly, why do they stay?
Filipino American History Month bill passes the Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature passed HB 23 on Friday, establishing the month of October as Filipino American History Month in state statute.
Meet Genevieve Mina, Alaska’s second Filipino legislator
Like Rep. Thelma Buchholdt, who was elected in 1974 and represented Spenard for 8 years, Mina has a strong connection to the Anchorage community and her Filipino roots.
Filipino community organization brings back its Juneau Christmas party
There is no entry fee, and everyone in the Juneau community is welcome to attend.
Behind the scenes of every arts event in Juneau, you’ll likely find Bing Carrillo
Carrillo helps hang the lights downtown before Christmas. He sets up the power for vendors at the Maritime Festival. One year, he made a giant sparkly high heel for the GLITZ Drag Show.