Smith has performed at festivals with blues legends like B.B. King, James Brown, Son Seals and Taj Mahal, but he says he loves playing and producing for Alaskans more than anything.
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."
Juneau Assembly passes resolution supporting federal workers
In 2024, more than 700 people living in Juneau worked for the federal government. It’s not clear how many are still employed amid the ongoing firings.
Lingít Word of the Week: Shéiyi — Spruce
This week’s word is shéiyi, which means spruce.
Cultural ambassadors prepare for tourists at Mendenhall Glacier amid staffing uncertainty
There will be at least eight people working at the glacier this summer as cultural ambassadors. They’re employed by the local tribe and teach visitors about Lingít history, culture and connections to the land.
Juneau considers setting aside money to support Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center staffing
The jobs were formerly filled by federal workers, and city leaders say the proposal acts as a safety net in the face of further uncertainty at the federal level.
Former Juneau chiropractor’s long-delayed sexual assault case now scheduled for April trial
After nearly four years, the sexual assault case against Jeffrey Fultz is slated to go to trial April 21.