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Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
Before Monday evening’s advanced Tlingít language class, Raven Svenson and her classmate discussed how to conjugate the verb “boil” in the context of cooking. The University of Alaska Southeast class in Juneau is headed into finals week and students are preparing for dialogues that will test their conversational skills. Professor X̱’unei Lance Twitchell walked in […] The post Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Tongass Voices: Malin Babcock on a life intertwined with Juneau history
This is Tongass Voices, a series from KTOO sharing weekly perspectives from the homelands of the Áak’w Kwáan and beyond. Malin Babcock, treasurer of the Gastineau Historical Society, has lived in Juneau for more than 80 years. Her personal history is deeply intertwined with the history of the city and the state.
CRSA Sprints Set To Wave Green Flag on 2024 Season at Thunder Mountain
SODUS, N.Y. - For the first time in about 32 weeks, the A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints powered by SuperGen Products get to say it's race week. The "Future Stars of Sprint Cars" will kick off their 2024 season Saturday at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle. This will be the first time CRSA begins a campaign at Thunder Mountain and the 15th time they have visited.
Newscast – Monday, April 29, 2024
Weaver Lily Hope and her collaborators will debut a collection of child-sized Ravenstail robes. Adelyn Baxter visits Juneau’s recycling center for the latest installment of Curious Juneau. The Anchorage School District looks to close schools in response to declining student populations.
Celebrate 50 years of KTOO broadcasting on First Friday!
Join KTOO in celebrating a half-century of broadcasting during May’s First Friday!. First, tune in Friday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. on KTOO 104.3 and 91.7 FM or online for a special edition of Juneau Afternoon featuring live music from local artists and guests from KTOO’s past and present.
City seeks proposals to fill space in Juneau’s closing schools
The Juneau School District’s plan to close schools and consolidate grades means some buildings will sit empty after the end of the school year. But the City and Borough of Juneau is seeking proposals from community organizations to fill that space. City Manager Katie Koester said that could mean...
Juneau Afternoon: Event previews of the ‘Early Learning Fair,’ ‘After School Special,’ and ‘Spirits of Alaska’
Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon. Subscribe to the podcast:. Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Alaska House passes bill that would put more guardrails on property assessments
The Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would put more guardrails around the state’s property assessment process. Last year, many residents in Juneau and Haines said they saw steep jumps in their property assessments — large enough that some questioned whether their assessors were being transparent and fair. Rep. Julie Coulombe, an Anchorage Republican who sponsored the bill, said the bill would tackle some of their concerns.
Juneau mayor’s husband dies in accident in Arizona
The husband of Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon died in a motorcycle accident in Arizona on Sunday, according to the city. Greg Weldon was 60 years old and a longtime Juneau resident. The Weldons have two adult children and owned Glacier Auto Parts together. City Manager Katie Koester said Deputy Mayor...
Culture Rich Conversations: Hot topics in Black culture April 2024
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle and her guests discuss all the latest hot topics in Black culture. It’s only been four months, but there’s already plenty to talk about! With the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J....
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