Winter items that the shelters need include coats, hats, snowsuits, scarves and gloves.
Lyndsey Brollini
Local News Reporter
I bring voices to my stories that have been historically underserved and underrepresented in news. I look at stories through a solutions-focused lens with a goal to benefit the community of Juneau and the state of Alaska.
Newscast – Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021
In this newscast: Juneau property owners have lost every commercial property assessment appeal heard so far; Juneau schools offer antigen tests as alternative to quarantines for students exposed to COVID-19; Juneau had its first big winter storm; The EPA is extending a deadline to decide on proposed restrictions to Pebble Mine
Resurrection Lutheran Church will be Juneau’s cold weather shelter this winter
Now that Resurrection Lutheran Church has its permit approved, it can start housing people when the weather gets below freezing.
How learning an Indigenous language leads to healing
“It has saved me in a way that it’s just filled my heart,” said Sm’algya̱x learner Nancy Barnes. “And it keeps me feeling grounded, is the best way that I could explain it. I’ve heard other language learners say the same thing.”
How Pel’meni dumplings became a Juneau staple and expanded beyond Southeast Alaska
The restaurant is an Alaskan take on a classic Russian comfort food. It started in Juneau and recently expanded to Anchorage.
Watch: Juneau health officials to give latest COVID-19 community update
You can watch the meeting through Zoom or Facebook, or call 1-253-215-8782 or 1-346-248-7799 with webinar ID 985 6308 5159.