There are nearly 30,000 Filipinos in Alaska — close to the population of Juneau. And a number of them can vote in this upcoming election.
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."
Newscast – Friday, April 8, 2022
In this newscast: A third grade class takes a “Forest Friday” field trip; Alaska Folk Festival is back in person for the first time in two years; A Haines Facebook group helps renters find places to live
Newscast – Thursday, April 7, 2022
In this newscast: Native Youth Olympics was in person for the first time since the pandemic; Alaska Statewide Poetry Contest winners read their poems; Senator Lisa Murkowski is hosting an event about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Newscast – Wednesday, April 6, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau Assembly considers suspending relationship with Russian sister city; A professional wilderness tracker will teach a course in Juneau; A Soldotna man has been charged in the murder of his roommate
Juneau’s Thunder Mountain High School locks down briefly after report of gunshots nearby
Thunder Mountain High School went into lockdown for about 30 minutes this afternoon.
Newscast – Tuesday, April 5, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau’s J & J Deli and Asian Mart may be shutting down if the owner’s can’t find someone to take over; Petersburg’s grade school chess club is gaining popularity; Scientists have an explanation about a large orb of light seen over Alaska last week