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  While Juneau enjoyed a little sunshine this week, a new front passing through the Gulf of Alaska was on its way here. Grant Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Juneau, says it will bring some moisture with it, but whether it falls as rain or snow, depends on the temperatures. Listen…

It was an intimate discussion between two friends that began on the radio, not long after George Floyd was murdered. Heather Pedersen, who is white, worried about how the social upheaval from this tragedy would affect her black friend, Kelli Patterson – who is also one of the hosts of Culture Rich Conversations, a weekly…

Conversation about friendship and race continues…

Guests: Kelli Patterson and Heather Pedersen
An intimate conversation with Kelli Patterson and Heather Pedersen about their cross-racial friendship

It’s a canvas that’s only 12 square inches, but Juneau artists of all ages have found ways to pack a lot into a small space. On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, a preview of a new exhibit opening this Friday at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum — the 18th annual 12x 12 Community Art Exhibition. This year’s…

Part 1: 12×12 Community Art Exhibition in its 18th year.

Guests: Niko Sanguinetti, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Juneau-Douglas City Museum.
How small works of art make a big difference, a tradition that’s showcased every year at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. This year artists were asked to create pieces that reflect this year’s theme, “Energy.”  

Part 2: Scoping out March’s Juneau arts scene.

Guests: Nancy DeCherney, Executive Director, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.
How the Juneau Arts scene has begun to emerge from its COVID cocoon.  

Part 3: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) in Juneau Schools.

Guests: Officer John Cryderman, Juneau Police Department.
Lessons in drug abuse prevention from the Juneau Police Department’s D.A.R.E program.

Part 4: Gardentalk advice on seed selection

Guests: Master Gardener Ed Buyarski, host of Gardentalk.
On this week’s episode of Gardentalk, Master Gardener Ed Buyarski reminds us that it’s time to start seeds for spring and summer planting. He shares tips on seed selection, lighting, and transplanting.

On this week’s episode of Garden Talk, Ed Buyarski reminds us that it’s time to start seeds for spring and summer planting. He shares tips on seed selection, lighting, and transplanting.

Weather forecasters in Southeast Alaska sometimes feel boxed in by the National Weather Service’s one-size fits all approach to issuing weather warnings, designed for states with counties. The problem is: Alaska’s current forecast zones are much bigger – comparable to five or six Lower 48-sized counties.   On Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, Jonathan Suk, the meteorologist…

On Friday, Studio 2K was filled with the aromas that could transport you to India, thanks to  Nimmy Philips, featured in this week’s Foodie Friday. Philips bought the Saffron restaurant in downtown Juneau during the height of pandemic, remodeled it, revamped the menu and re-opened as the Spice Juneau Indian Restaurant. As if that were…

Part 1: A Foodie Friday visit with Juneau’s “Spice Lady.”

Guests: Nimmy Philips, owner of Spice Juneau Indian Restaurant
On this week’s Foodie Friday, the story behind the Southern Indian cuisine served at the Spice Juneau Indian Restaurant.  

Part 2: Eldred Rock Lighthouse, a work in progress.

Guests: Sue York, Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association
If lighthouses could talk, the one at Eldred Rock would have many stories to tell.

Part 3: Juneau Nordic Ski marathon fundraiser.

Guests: Tristan Knutson-Lombardo, Program Coordinator. Makiah Jensen and Anika Linstid, middle school students.
The Juneau Nordic Ski Club’s annual Communi-ski raised more than $25,000 last year. How all of this money goes to get young people out on skis and embrace the outdoors.