Whenever there has been a crisis in Juneau, the community has generously stepped in to help, especially when it involves children. The current lack of… Continue reading
As I was leaning against a tree wondering how squirrel tastes since no deer were stepping in front of me, I wondered if I really… Continue reading
For most of us who have never held an elected position, it’s difficult to appreciate the extraordinary demands made on public servants and their families.… Continue reading
‘Twas the last day of July, and the big meadow at Eagle Beach State Rec Area was decorated with white flowers. Tall, flat-topped inflorescences of… Continue reading
YUKON RIVER — “She’s starting to wail,” Chris Florian says, referring to the worrisome shriek of a peregrine falcon across the river. Florian, her biologist… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
Addiction is a disease that has plagued our state for decades and ranked us at the top for too many undesirable statistics including domestic violence,… Continue reading
Lots of my Juneau friends are experiencing major heartburn over the governor’s race. They are primarily Democrats or open-minded moderates. I respect them, but I… Continue reading
Sidney D. Heidersdorf, 81, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2018, in Seattle, Washington, surrounded by his family. He was preceded… Continue reading
A Juneau resident will be doing community service and paying restitution after pleading guilty to fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted photos of art in unusual or unexpected places. To submit, email your photos and captions to editor@capweek.com. The Capital… Continue reading
Scenes from the First Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, art walk in downtown Juneau.… Continue reading
Three new bronzed cedar house posts will soon be part of the downtown Juneau streetscape. Sealaska Heritage Institute announced on Thursday that the posts —… Continue reading
Alaskans will celebrate Alaska Wild Salmon Day on Aug. 10, but plans also are underway for a much bigger celebration: the International Year of the… Continue reading
Sitting on our fishcamp porch watching the ocean, my dad tells me how to identify a dog salmon.
One of the best ways to appreciate our wild salmon is to eat them.
Sunday morning dawned clear and windless. A perfect day in Juneau. Enter the Radiance of the Sea, a cruise ship with a passenger capacity of… Continue reading
Disability services provider REACH Inc. selected a new executive director Monday. The 250-employee agency offered the job to local man Dan Elstad, a 30-year veteran… Continue reading
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading
When President Trump speaks about the economy, and members of Congress respond, it’s newsworthy. But even when accurately quoted, their words usually constitute opinion, spin… Continue reading
