Kasaan
Kasaan, AK · Lifestyle
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Q&A: Walk Southeast on walking, virtually, from Juneau to Ketchikan
What started as a way to stay active during COVID is now a regular seasonal fixture to many Juneau and Southeast residents. Walk Southeast is a free program of CBJ Parks and Recreation. The goal is to walk almost 300 miles and, while doing it, you get tickets for raffle drawings. Parks and Recreation’s Dawn Welch heads up the program. And Linda Kruger is AARP’s liaison for Walk Southeast. KTOO’s Mike Lane recently sat down with Linda and Dawn to learn more about Walk Southeast.
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Juneau-Douglas City Museum goers share why local history matters as it faces staff and budget cuts
The Juneau Assembly recently passed a city budget for the next fiscal year that reduces funding to the Juneau-Douglas City Museum due to a revenue shortfall. The reductions will result in the museum laying off two staff members and drastically cutting back its hours. KTOO’s Community News Intern Elan Chappell...
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Alaska charities can now host snowfall betting pools
A new state law enacted Monday allows charitable organizations to gamble on snowfall. Soon, qualified organizations across the state can host betting games called “snow classics,” where prize money is awarded to the best guess of total snowfall at a specific location and time. Previously, state law restricted...
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These 11 Alaska Breakfast Spots Have Earned Loyal Followings One Plate At A Time
Breakfast people are a different breed. They wake up early, drive across town, and wait in line before most folks have even hit snooze. I get it completely, because I am one of them. My best mornings have started in crowded diners where the coffee never stops flowing. Alaska takes...
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Assembly members Christine Woll and Greg Smith | Community members encourage participation in Visitor Industry Task Force | ‘Sabbath Queen’ screens at Jewish Film Festival
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Juneau Afternoon featuring Assembly members Christine Woll and Greg Smith on the finalized FY 27 city budget, plus citizen feedback is sought at the Visitor Industry Task Force meeting, and the documentary film “Sabbath Queen” screens at the Jewish Film Festival at the Goldtown.
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Lingít artist’s new magazine features Indigenous people telling their own stories
Lingít artist Chloey Cavanaugh released the first issue of the Black and White Raven Company Magazine earlier this month. She said she was frustrated seeing Alaska media outlets cover stories about Indigenous people without care and follow-through. She said she wanted a platform for Indigenous artists and writers to have control of their own stories.
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SeaBank Report | Arts Vibrancy Grant | Artist Clifton Guthrie | Perseverance Theatre’s summer camp and new season
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Thursday, June 11, 2026. SeaBank Natural Capital Report provides an overview of the economic and cultural value of the Southeast Alaska ecosystem. The new edition will be released this July. Juneau Community Foundation Arts Vibrancy and Artists Awards now accepting applications. Artist Clifton...
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What Makes This Juneau, AK Restaurant a Favorite for Homestyle Breakfasts
🕒: Tue-Sun: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Mon: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Donna’s Restaurant operates as an essential casual dining and cultural anchor at 9121 Glacier Highway. The local kitchen serves up a highly reliable mix of classic, unpretentious American comfort staples and traditional Alaskan regional plates seven days a week.
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Juneau’s first tribal casino soft opens on Douglas Island amid lingering legal questions
After years of planning, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska soft-opened a casino on Douglas Island this week. It’s Juneau’s first casino. Amber Forrester sat at the end of a long row of electric slot machines, pressing a bright white spin button on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tlingit & Haida Tribe’s Two Coppers Casino Begins Soft Opening
Tribal leaders emphasize regulation and community benefits. Soft opening marks step toward revenue growth and employment. Grand opening scheduled for July 1, highlighting broader economic strategy. The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has begun soft-opening operations at Two Coppers Casino in Juneau. It is...
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Two Coppers Casino Holds Soft Opening
JUNEAU, AK – The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska welcomed invited guests, partners, community leaders, and members of the George Family to a soft opening ceremony for Two Coppers Casino, marking a historic milestone in the tribe’s pursuit of economic opportunity and self-determination.
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Juneau’s first tribal casino soft opens on Douglas Island amid lingering legal questions
After years of planning, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska soft-opened a casino on Douglas Island this week. It’s Juneau’s first casino. Amber Forrester sat at the end of a long row of electric slot machines, pressing a bright white spin button on Wednesday afternoon.
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Artist Jennifer Younger opens ‘Intertwined: Returning To Our Roots’ at Aan Hít | JAHC Laughs Comedy Show featuring Sam Miller and Mike Glazer
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation with special guest host Rochelle Smallwood. 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...