The author and artist spent the last decade writing a graphic memoir about her family’s history. The memoir is called Feeding Ghosts, and it’s won three national awards.
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."
Trial again delayed in sexual assault case against former Juneau chiropractor
The trial was scheduled to start this week, but was pushed back at a pre-trial conference because a member of the defense team is having severe health issues.
Lingít Word of the Week: Laax̱ — Red Cedar
This week’s word is laax̱, which means red cedar.
Tlingit and Haida tribal assembly votes to limit number of delegates from outside Southeast Alaska
Tribal delegates from places like Seattle and Anchorage say this limits the voices from some of the largest communities of tribal members, but delegates from Southeast say this gives rural tribal members more of a voice.
Lingít Word of the Week: Yaana.eit — Wild Celery
This week’s word is yaana.eit, which means wild celery
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center plans for limited staffing for first cruise ship on Monday
Five staff will be ready to greet the first cruise visitors of 2025 on Monday and the area will continue opening intermittently throughout the month.