Capital Chat

Cancer Connection is a grass-roots, nonprofit organization that assists Southeast Alaskans living with cancer, their families, and support systems. Cancer Connection sponsors education programs and awareness events with the intent of prevention and early detection of cancer. Stay up to date with events happening in the Cancer Connection community.  From Board Meetings to Support Groups, to community events, you’ll find it all here. Support groups for cancer survivors are held every third Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 pm. Contact us for more information! (907)796-2273 or admin@cancerconnectionak.org

As of April 7, 2026, this episode of Capital Chat follows the continuing journey of Cade Jobsis and his family as they navigate hope, uncertainty, and cutting-edge science in the fight against a rare disease.

After a powerful, Juneau community-driven fundraising effort raised $1.15 million to cover hospital and regulatory costs, Cade was selected for a Phase 3 clinical trial in Dallas—an important and final step before potential FDA approval. Now nearly five years old, Cade is preparing to receive an experimental gene therapy known as Melpida, designed to address SPG50, a rare and progressive neurodegenerative disorder he was diagnosed wi...

Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the projects and programs of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum, Southeast Alaska’s outstanding public garden and national primrose collection.

Caroline Jensen donated the historical arboretum property at 23-mile Glacier Highway to the City and Borough of Juneau. The arboretum was opened to the public in 2007 and has evolved into a garden destination and a living laboratory featuring over 1200 native and cultivated species.

The arboretum embodies Caroline’s vision of a garden that inspires learning in horticulture, natural sciences, and landscaping while preserving its beauty for aest...

 The 2026 Juneau Travel Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AKDT at the Mendenhall Mall. Organized by Travel Juneau, this free community event allows locals to find exclusive discounts on summer adventures, including whale watching, fishing charters, and flightseeing, while also offering opportunities to win Alaska Airlines tickets.

Chancellor Palmer joins Capital Chat to talk about Giving Day, the Honorary Degrees and Meritorious Service Award being presented this year and the Military Friendly designation the University just received. 

UAS operates from two locations in Juneau—Auke Bay and downtown Juneau.

The main UAS campus is located in Auke Bay, 12 miles from downtown Juneau. Housing, campus services, the library, and most classrooms are located in Auke Bay.

The Technical Education Center in downtown Juneau houses the UAS School of Career Educations, offering health care, construction, welding, mining, and power technology programs.

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At Therapeutic Health & Home, Southeast bring expert care to you. They provide pediatric physical and occupational therapy where life happens; at home, school, and throughout the community. Their holistic services also includes pelvic floor therapy for all ages and specialized lactation support for infants.

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They empower children to reach their full potential by targeting key developmental milestones, gross motor skills, and emotional regulation within their natural environments. This mobile approach minimizes clinic anxiety and maximizes results. Beyond pediatrics, they are dedicated to restoring quality of...

Family Promise of Juneau walks alongside families in crisis—delivering life-saving services like homelessness prevention, shelter, and long-term stabilization. Together, we help families rebuild and thrive. The Taste of Promise event is coming up April 4th at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Hosted by Family Promise of Juneau and supported by local restaurants and businesses, this event brings together the best flavors from around Juneau, with all proceeds going to support programs for families with minor children experiencing homelessness.

Get ready for a night of delicious food and drink, plus an exciting live and dessert auction, and this year, in...

Welcome to the story behind Ewing Dry Goods, a family-run business rooted in the rugged beauty of Juneau. In this episode, we sit down with Ashleigh & Dan Ewing, the makers behind the brand, whose handmade leather accessories and everyday carry pieces break away from the ordinary.

Drawing inspiration from North Coast Native traditions and classic American heritage style, Dan creates work that feels both timeless and distinctly personal. Each piece reflects a respect for culture, function, and individuality, built not just to last, but to stand out.

Join us as we explore the philosophy...

The Plants Out of Place Fireside Chat" in Juneau is a community event focused on identifying and managing invasive plant species in Southeast Alaska, featuring experts from the Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition and Tlingit & Haida. 

Event Details: The "Plants Out of Place" event is a fireside lecture scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center.

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿: Welcome, all, to our Juneau Job Fair this month!

WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026

WHERE: Nugget Mall, 8745 Glacier Highway

For more information about this community event, job fair preparation or other Juneau Job Center services, call (907) 465-4562.

For this and other job opportunities, visit https://jobs.alaska.gov/jobfairs/index.html

The national Roadless Rule was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 2001 and was met with overwhelming public support.  It granted protections from development for over 50 million acres of roadless areas across the country, including 9.3 million acres of the Tongass. 

Alaska’s out-of-touch elected leadership, however, have opposed it from the start. Most recently, when President Donald Trump was elected, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy met with him privately on Air Force One in 2019 to talk about exempting Alaska from the Roadless Rule, according to The Washington Post. A few months later, the Trump administration’s U.S. For...