Problem Corner Returns: Community Voices, Budget Battles, and Celebration Season

A New Studio, A New Season: Juneau Gears Up for Celebration

Broadcasting from KINY’s new studio, Connor Lendrum and Wade Bryson kick off a lively Problem Corner filled with community updates, Celebration excitement, garage sales, local events, and listener messages. From cultural traditions and First Friday activities to neighborhood support and civic discussions, the show showcases the people, events, and conversations that make Juneau unique during one of its busiest and most vibrant weeks of the year.

Problem Corner Returns: Community Voices, Budget Battles, and Celebration Season

In the first live Problem Corner broadcast from KINY’s new studio, Wade Bryson and Lance Mitchell reconnect with listeners and dive into the issues shaping Juneau. The show highlights local community events, including a food drive concert benefiting the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, thrift store expansions, neighborhood cleanup efforts, and upcoming Celebration festivities. The conversation also tackles one of Juneau’s biggest current topics—the city’s proposed budget cuts and their potential impact on services such as fire protection, recreation facilities, and community programs. Blending local swap-and-trade announcements with community discussion, the episode marks the return of one of Southeast Alaska’s longest-running public forums.

Helping Mikey, Winter Giving, and a Fiery SeaAlaska Debate

Justin Miller’s Wednesday show mixed neighbor-to-neighbor help with spirited community talk. Mikey in Haines called seeking a ride to the post office and a little Thanksgiving support as he prepares for treatment in Seattle; listeners also heard a request to donate winter clothing for local veterans, a birthday shout-out for Steven and Jordan Bennett, and a family searching for an old-school student desk. Justin promoted Saturday’s Karen & Sharon Food Drive at both IGA stores, reminded folks about Public Market and winter driving safety, and unveiled a playful new “wrap-up” jingle for long calls. On the phones, callers debated SeaAlaska (7(i)/7(j) revenue sharing, free-speech concerns, and investment priorities), urged civility, floated ideas like elder housing and services, and touched on broader topics (ICE, National Guard). A caller also found Justin’s missing snare at The Alaskan, and another sought leather patch sewing and a dual-cassette/CD boombox.

Veteran's Day Problem Corner

On this Veteran's Day host Justin Miller fields calls on shout outs of Friends and Family veterans, as well as on Alaskan history with Veterans.

Winter Care, Safer Roads, and Community Help

Justin Miller (with guest co-host Devon Stickler) fielded a wide range of community calls: Mikey in Haines offered house/dog-sitting while candidly sharing his ongoing chemo battle; Tlingit & Haida announced sign-ups for Elders’ Winter Care Packages. Listeners chatted winter’s approach, a quick Bruce Springsteen “Glory Days” trivia giveaway, and classifieds (Traeger grill set, free treadmill, 200 movies). Public safety topics included the seasonal 45 mph zone by Fred Meyer and ideas to fix the Egan/Fred Meyer intersection (roundabout vs. new light). Callers weighed in on food security amid SNAP issues (food bank/WIC suggestions and a business-margins rebuttal), cruise ship graywater and ferry service concerns, plus well-wishes for a young crash victim.