The local nonprofit has maintained many of Juneau’s beloved trails since 1993, and Tabacek says the crews look a lot different than they used to.
Yvonne Krumrey
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Douglas issues get the spotlight at weekend candidate forum
Candidates running in Juneau’s local election shared their stances on issues that affect Douglas Island residents at a forum at the Douglas Library.
Lingít Word of the Week: Héen — Water
This week’s word is héen, or water.
Tongass Voices: Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds on finding herself on the stage
Simmonds plays the grandmother, Aaka Mary, in Cold Case, a play opening at Perseverance Theater this weekend.
Lingít Word of the Week: Kichx̱.anagaat — Rainbow
This week’s word is kichx̱.anagaat, which means rainbow.
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing
The people who say they were victims of Bradley Earl Reger are trying to hold the institutions where the abuse took place accountable.
Tongass Voices: Sh Dei Wooteen Jeni Brown on speaking up — “Everybody has a warrior inside them”
Sh Dei Wooteen Jeni Brown is a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples’ advocate. Last week, she offered a training that honed in on one aspect of violence that people sometimes overlook — stalking.
Lingít Word of the Week: Téel’ — chum or dog salmon
This week’s word is téel’, which means chum or dog salmon.
Siblings of Juneau man killed by police demand answers
Jason, Monty and Dawn Kissack arrived from Florida this week for a weekend memorial for their brother, Steven Kissack. He was shot by police during a confrontation downtown last month.
The Glory Hall’s new director on looking ahead to more supportive housing
Kaia Quinto is the new executive director of Juneau Housing First Collaborative, also known as the Glory Hall.