On Monday, a portable emergency radio kit went from Juneau to Puerto Rico to help with communications during recovery after Hurricane Maria.
David Purdy
KTOO
David formerly worked in the newsroom as Digital Director overseeing digital platforms and as part of the 360TV team working on major digital and content projects.
Students connect with tradition and language at Hoonah culture camp
Over the summer, students in Hoonah attended the Haa Tóo Yéi Yatee culture camp that seeks to help with challenges in life by connecting students with Alaska Native traditions.
Mentors help family struggling with illness
Major illness is always stressful, but for families with young children, struggling with health challenges can be especially difficult. Mentors with Big Brothers Big Sisters make a difference for one family.
Juneau’s Housing First project takes shape
Juneau is getting a new kind of apartment building, designed to provide safe, affordable housing to the city’s most vulnerable homeless individuals.
Voters renew Juneau sales tax, add extra 3% for marijuana
Shoppers in Juneau will continue to pay the same sales tax rates, for now. Voters also overwhelmingly backed a special 3 percent sales tax on marijuana products
Slideshow: Alaska’s new Coast Guard commander
Rear Adm. Daniel Abel handed over command of the 17th District on Wednesday to Rear Adm. Michael McAllister.