Capital Chat

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Kristen Majocha, PhD, Dean of Career Education at the University of Alaska Southeast, about preparing students for careers in some of Southeast Alaska’s most important industries. Majocha discusses UAS occupational endorsements, hands-on career training, the importance of soft skills and how programs are d...

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Juneau Parks and Recreation Director Mark Wheeler about several projects taking shape across the community. Wheeler shares an update on Juneau’s first dedicated pickleball courts at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park, the opening of a new Lemon Creek playground and additional playground improvements planned near ...

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas speaks with Alaska Department of Transportation representatives Sonny and Travis about preparations for the upcoming glacial lake outburst flood. They explain when the Back Loop Bridge will close, why Brotherhood Bridge will remain open to vehicles but closed to pedestrians and how drivers can safely navigate the affe...

On this episode of Capital Chat, representatives Ryan and Sean join host Cliff Dumas to preview the 80th annual Golden North Salmon Derby. They explain how to purchase derby tickets, outline a record prize pool valued at more than $100,000 and highlight major prizes, including a Lund boat package, a Polaris Sportsman ATV and cash awards. The conversation also explore...

On this episode of Capital Chat, host Cliff Dumas welcomes longtime KINY broadcaster Kelly Peres to preview the 80th annual Golden North Salmon Derby. Peres reflects on the honor of having this year’s derby dedicated to him, shares memories from more than five decades of coverage and offers a glimpse of the legendary Maggie Hall $100,000 salmon story. They also discu...