Curious Juneau

KTOO Public Media
  • 4.9 (7)
  • NEWS

In Juneau, quirky people, untold stories and little mysteries are as abundant as the rain. For the things about Juneau you can’t Google, why not work with a KTOO reporter to satisfy your curiosity? Curious Juneau is a recurring news feature driven by questions and reporting from our audience, starring you and your questions.

  1. 07/17/2025

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

    For this Curious Juneau, a listener asked KTOO why a local easter egg at the city’s oldest power plant has fallen silent.

  2. 06/14/2025

    Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage?

    For this Curious Juneau, a listener asked KTOO to take a look at where the question — and the debate — stand.

  3. 06/03/2025

    Where do Juneau’s bald eagles go in the winter?

    Some stay here, many visit Haines to feast on salmon and others travel even farther.

  4. 05/16/2025

    What’s the story behind the Fiddlehead Cookbook’s North Douglas chocolate cake?

    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.

  5. 05/14/2025

    Curious Juneau takes over Juneau Afternoon to look back and preview what’s ahead

    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.

  6. 07/12/2024

    Did people really used to race down Gold Creek on the Fourth of July?

    Mary McEwen asked Curious Juneau about a long lost July 4 tradition — one her father told stories about.

  7. 06/27/2024

    Juneau is a windy city. So why don’t we have more wind turbines?

    A solitary wind turbine at Juneau’s Coast Guard station sparks curiosity about an untapped renewable resource.

  8. 06/13/2024

    What will happen to Juneau’s City Hall mural if the city moves out?

    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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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

In Juneau, quirky people, untold stories and little mysteries are as abundant as the rain. For the things about Juneau you can’t Google, why not work with a KTOO reporter to satisfy your curiosity? Curious Juneau is a recurring news feature driven by questions and reporting from our audience, starring you and your questions.

Information

  • Creator
    KTOO Public Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Curious Juneau