Thanks to the funding provided, The Bridge is able to offer services that allow seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible,… Continue reading
Reece Bleakley, 16, of Juneau, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, the world’s premier summer arts program for aspiring… Continue reading
Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union Helping Hands volunteers would like to thank all the members of Juneau Education and Support Staff union… Continue reading
In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death of our 45 year old daughter, Tanya. Today’s column reflects further on the… Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our most successful to date. On behalf of… Continue reading
For far too long, Alaska relied on a corrections and prisoner-rehabilitation approach that was unsustainable.
A generation ago, Alaska’s leaders made a once-in-a-lifetime decision that set our state on a unique course. To some, the new wealth flowing through Alaska’s… Continue reading
For eight hours every weekday at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center, she’s simply known as “PO Sully.” But on the weekends, to a group of… Continue reading
One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out a fire in his garage. Sen. Dennis… Continue reading
Philip Wall struck out nine batters in five innings and Juneau Post 25 shutout East Post 34 by a score of 11-0 on Saturday afternoon… Continue reading
Two 31-year-olds ran the entire length of Perseverance Trail in under 45 minutes on Saturday. Allan Spangler, of Juneau, and Seth Rutt, of Phoenix, Arizona,… Continue reading
Today marks the earnest start of king salmon fishing.
I have a memory of shallow water rushing over my feet.
The bears in my head are much scarier.
The valley is rich in nesting, singing songbirds.
Their cheery, bright yellow flower heads adorn the roadsides in late spring, before the compulsive mowing machines decapitate them. Foraging deer, bears, and human herbivores… Continue reading
Perseverance Theatre, Alaska’s largest professional theater, furloughed its employees after several years of financial problems that are now just coming to light. Management suddenly asked… Continue reading
A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday. • Daniel Ryan Pope, 31, was indicted for third-degree weapons misconduct. Prosecutors say Pope —… Continue reading
Alaska Electric Light and Power is proposing cheaper electricity for Juneau. On Friday, the capital city’s electric company filed a formal request with the Regulatory… Continue reading
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped a statistically insignificant 0.1 percent between April and May, according to preliminary figures from the Alaska Department of Labor,… Continue reading
