This week’s word is kichx̱.anagaat, which means rainbow.
Yvonne Krumrey
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing
The people who say they were victims of Bradley Earl Reger are trying to hold the institutions where the abuse took place accountable.
Tongass Voices: Sh Dei Wooteen Jeni Brown on speaking up — “Everybody has a warrior inside them”
Sh Dei Wooteen Jeni Brown is a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples’ advocate. Last week, she offered a training that honed in on one aspect of violence that people sometimes overlook — stalking.
Lingít Word of the Week: Téel’ — chum or dog salmon
This week’s word is téel’, which means chum or dog salmon.
Siblings of Juneau man killed by police demand answers
Jason, Monty and Dawn Kissack arrived from Florida this week for a weekend memorial for their brother, Steven Kissack. He was shot by police during a confrontation downtown last month.
The Glory Hall’s new director on looking ahead to more supportive housing
Kaia Quinto is the new executive director of Juneau Housing First Collaborative, also known as the Glory Hall.
Tongass Voices: James Houck on the joy of pedaling people through Juneau
James Houck has operated Juneau Pedicab — a company that offers tours from behind his bicycle — for seven years.
Lingít Word of the Week: S’áxt’ – devil’s club
This week’s word is s’áxt’, which means devil’s club.
Archivists hope to return nearly two decades worth of regalia left behind at past Celebrations
Celebration only lasts a few days, but in that time over 5,000 people bring cherished regalia to Juneau. Some of it doesn’t make it home.
Coast Guard confirms new icebreaker will be homeported in Juneau
The Coast Guard plans to modify the vessel to meet its needs, which could take about two years.