Ryan O’Shaughnessy took over the role earlier this year. He first stepped in to help the City and Borough of Juneau’s Emergency Management department after the 2024 glacial outburst flood.
Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
"Through my reporting and series Tongass Voices and Lingít Word of the Week, I tell stories about people who have shaped -- and continue to shape -- the landscape of this place we live."
Tongass Voices: Olga Sofia Lijó Seráns on a Juneau bookstore’s 50-year legacy
Hearthside Books turns 50 this year, and earlier this month it was voted one of the nation’s top 10 best independent bookstores by USA Today.
Lingít Word of the Week: Yaakw — Canoe
This week’s word is yaakw, which means canoe.
Missing Juneau woman is declared dead by court after 6 years
Tracy Lynn Day’s family sought the declaration so they could settle her estate, but say they are still hoping for answers.
One of Juneau’s housing nonprofits is getting a new director
The Juneau chapter of St. Vincent de Paul will have a new executive director in July. Dave Ringle, who has led the organization for the last five years, is stepping down as director.
Lingít Word of the Week: Taan — Sea lion
This week’s word is taan, which means sea lion.