Maggie McMillan stepped into her new role at a time when arts organizations across the country are losing long-standing grants due to the Trump administration’s sweeping federal funding cuts.
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: Alaskaʼs Poetry Out Loud State Champion shares her favorite poem
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Cassie Lumba says performing her favorite poems has taught her what it means to open up, and how powerful words can be.
Juneau firefighters’ union and the city still at an impasse after more than a year
Negotiations between the City and Borough of Juneau and the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters have stalled out after more than a year of contract negotiations. The union has been operating without one since last summer.
Man previously staying at Glory Hall hasn’t been seen in more than a month
Junior Lama Siufanua was reported missing on Feb. 25. Police say there are no updates, and the case has been assigned to their investigations unit.
Lawmakers consider bill to close gap in Alaska sexual assault law
As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.
Juneau singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s first album delves into relationships through jazz-folk mashup
Juneau musician Taylor Dallas Vidic has joined a lot of acts in and outside of Juneau over the years. Now, after working on it for years, she’s releasing her first album, Cat and Mouse, in April.