Neely taught English literature and was a community advocate for criminal justice reform through programs like the Flying University at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
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."
Recent house fires in Juneau a reminder of heater safety as winter sets in
Juneau’s fire marshal says the recent fires aren’t connected and there isn’t any evidence of crime, but there is a common thread – using heaters for the first time with the onset of cold weather.
Juneau’s new transit center and bus routes bring changes for Valley bus riders
The new routes have fewer stops, but the city is promising faster rides and fewer delays in return.
Juneau has a cold, dry…and windy weekend ahead
The front is coming from the north, and could bring 30 to 40 mph winds.
Study looks at the return of tourism’s impact on whale stress levels
In 2022, tourism was almost back to pre-pandemic levels, so samples taken this year will show the difference in the whale’s stress levels when there are and aren’t boats in the water all summer.
Hands-on healing: Dugout canoe dedicated in Angoon on bombardment anniversary
This dugout canoe, or yaakw, is special. It’s the first one built in Angoon in 140 years.