This week’s word is ayawditee, which means ‘it’s stormy.’
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."
Forest Service proposal to raise five kootéeyaa at Mendenhall Glacier met with questions of Indigenous agency
At an open house on Wednesday, it was clear that the kootéeyaa are meant to honor and acknowledge the original people of the land. But some of those original people say they should be included in creating the plan.
Revived bill would allow victims of domestic violence, law enforcement to make home addresses private
More than 40 states have similar programs for victims of crime, but Sen. Jesse Kiehl’s bill adds correctional officers and police to the legislation.
Tongass Voices: Librarian Melinda Sandkam on engaging all ages with Douglas Library’s I Spy display
You may have noticed the eye-catching display of bits and bobbins: stuffed animals, beads and soccer balls at the Douglas Library. And that’s what it’s for — to be looked at.
Lingít Word of the Week: Yán — Hemlock
This week’s word is yán, which means hemlock.
Juneau’s new district attorney has a background in domestic violence litigation
Bostick grew up in Palmer and previously worked in the Anchorage district attorney’s office and as a private attorney, often representing domestic violence victims.