Juneau, Alaska – October 20, 2025 – KTOO Public Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Phu as Managing Editor, effective November 10, 2025. Phu brings more than a decade of Alaska journalism experience and a proven track record of award-winning storytelling to the role.


“Lisa brings a wealth of experience to KTOO and a deep knowledge of our community as a Juneau resident,” said KTOO’s President and General Manager, Justin Shoman. “I am confident that her dedication to the mission of public media and her devotion to serving our community with trusted information will advance KTOO’s mission and values and build a stronger future for news in Juneau.”


Phu’s Alaska journalism career began 20 years ago as a reporter for the Wrangell Sentinel. Two years later, she transitioned

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