Episodes

  • What happened to the ‘awooga’ button at the Gold Creek Power Plant?

    What happened to the ‘awooga’ button at the Gold Creek Power Plant?
    Jul 17 2025
    For this Curious Juneau, a listener asked KTOO why a local easter egg at the city’s oldest power plant has fallen silent.
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  • Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage?

    Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage?
    Jun 14 2025
    For this Curious Juneau, a listener asked KTOO to take a look at where the question — and the debate — stand.
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  • Where do Juneau’s bald eagles go in the winter?

    Where do Juneau’s bald eagles go in the winter?
    Jun 3 2025
    Some stay here, many visit Haines to feast on salmon and others travel even farther.
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  • What’s the story behind the Fiddlehead Cookbook’s North Douglas chocolate cake?

    What’s the story behind the Fiddlehead Cookbook’s North Douglas chocolate cake?
    May 16 2025
    If you ask longtime Juneau residents what cake they want on their birthday or for special occasions, one answer comes up a lot. Its origins lie in a legendary local restaurant.
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  • Curious Juneau takes over Juneau Afternoon to look back and preview what’s ahead

    Curious Juneau takes over Juneau Afternoon to look back and preview what’s ahead
    May 14 2025
    KTOO's Digital Content Director Adelyn Baxter joins Bostin Christopher for a look back at the creation of Curious Juneau ahead of its new 2025 season premiering on Friday, May 16.
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  • Did people really used to race down Gold Creek on the Fourth of July?

    Did people really used to race down Gold Creek on the Fourth of July?
    Jul 12 2024
    Mary McEwen asked Curious Juneau about a long lost July 4 tradition — one her father told stories about.
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  • Juneau is a windy city. So why don’t we have more wind turbines?

    Juneau is a windy city. So why don’t we have more wind turbines?
    Jun 27 2024
    A solitary wind turbine at Juneau’s Coast Guard station sparks curiosity about an untapped renewable resource.
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  • What will happen to Juneau’s City Hall mural if the city moves out?

    What will happen to Juneau’s City Hall mural if the city moves out?
    Jun 13 2024
    The "Raven discovering mankind in a clamshell” mural is an iconic piece of downtown art — but is that enough to save it?
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