On this episode of Juneau Afternoon, family wellness coaches from Tlingit & Haida discuss the new Strength in Family Program, which supports tribal and Native American families with children aged 0-3 years. Additionally, St. Vincent De Paul’s new leadership shares information about their programs and services.
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Preview of ‘Invisible Infrastructure’ tour of power plant, plus upcoming community marimba workshops with guest artist Mike Sibanda
On this episode of Juneau: The Juneau Commission on Sustainability previews its series of Invisible Infrastructure tours, including the Gold Creek Power Plant & Flume Tour on Wednesday, August 20, plus a marimba workshops preview with composer and educator Mike Sibanda, and a new episode of Garden Talk covering what to do for gardens affected by the recent flooding.
Jorden Nigro awarded by Alaska Children’s Trust as Champion of Kids, plus documentary film on original USCGC Storis screens at Alaska Museum
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Zach Gordon Youth Center’s Jorden Nigro discusses her work and accomplishments for which she received Alaska Children’s Trust’s 2025 Champion of Kids award earlier this year; Damon Stuebner, documentary filmmaker, talks about his film “Storis: The Galloping Ghost of the Alaskan Coast,” which will screen at the Alaska State Museum on Saturday, August 9, at 1:00 p.m.
Kitty Eddy’s journey to recovery after suffering two strokes, plus a preview of Opera Alaska and events from the Juneau Commission on Aging
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Kitty Eddy, retired educator and co-founder of the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy Program at Harborview Elementary, shares her recovery path via Bartlett Hospital’s rehabilitation services after suffering two strokes in 2023. Other segments include a preview of OPERA ALASKA, a co-production of Theater Alaska and Orpheus Project, and updates from the Juneau Commission on Aging.
City of Juneau prepares for glacial outburst flooding in unified command center with state and local partners
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: CBJ Deputy City Manager Robert Barr discusses the latest on the potential glacier outburst flooding and the city’s partnerships in preparation, plus the world premiere of the first episode of OUTBURST, a new podcast from KTOO looking at the past, present, and future of the flooding here in Juneau, Josh Fortenbery stops in to sing his new single, “Is It Me?” releasing Friday, August 8, and a new Garden Talk with Darren Snyder all about seaweed and how it can help your garden.
Indian Independence Day, City Museum First Friday, and Brooke and Her Folk Toy preview visit from taiko-playing family Peaceful Forest
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Nimmy Philips previews activities and events celebrating Indian Independence Day on Friday, August 15, Cate Ross shares events from the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, and Brooke Munro and Scott Burton stop by to play a couple of tunes before opening for Peaceful Forest, a taiko-playing family featuring Takumi Kato on Monday, August 4.