We live in the Information Age. Knowledge is power, after all. But how much data do we really need? The other day, my son and… Continue reading
Wet is the new dry. Bogs are the new Xtra Tuffs. Light is the new dark, which makes sleepy time the new playtime as far… Continue reading
Author Cristina Della Rosa will look at the funny side of “Astronomy, Aliens and Astronauts,” followed by “The Sky Tonight” on the Spitz projector at… Continue reading
The Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is honored to receive a donation of funds from the Juneau Community Foundation’s Empty Chair Project Fund. This… Continue reading
On June 14, prior to commissioning cutter Bailey Barco, the Coast Guards second fast response cutter in Alaska, State Sen. Mia Costello presented Capt. Shannan… Continue reading
Francine (Eddy) and Laird Jones recently celebrated their 35th anniversary; they were married June 19, 1982. Both started work at Tlingit & Haida in 1980.… Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how old the rocks under your feet are? Or why gold is found here? Then check out this walking tour being… Continue reading
The Alaska State Library will offer a free presentation on how documents were restored for the state’s sesquicentennial exhibit. On Saturday, July 8, at 2… Continue reading
Alaska Communications and Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska are partnering for the “Summer of Heroes” scholarship program. The program awards young Alaskans with $1,500… Continue reading
The Healing Hand Foundation board of directors would like to thank Northrim Bank for its generous $1,500 donation. For more than 25 years Northrim Bank… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On June 10, a son, Emil Robert Mackey IV, was born to Dayna and Robert Mackey of Juneau.… Continue reading
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or… Continue reading
On May 2, Juneau Raptor Center volunteers responded to a page about an unconscious adult bald eagle on Juneau’s North Douglas Rainforest Trail. The bird… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — I left my home here to begin a hike along the Trans-Alaska pipeline in late April. Returning in June, I am stunned by… Continue reading
It goes without saying that I’m accustomed to having the wilderness entirely to myself. Which was why I was surprised one summer morning when I… Continue reading
After years of being out of print, a book by naturalist Jack Calvin is making a comeback thanks to the remaining Calvin family and the Sitka… Continue reading
The sun God beams her rays on earth Creating dancing shadows People flourish with reborn mirth Singing with drums and banjos Warmer days set our… Continue reading
The Sitka Summer Musical Festival has big dreams and they are taking actions to make them come true. During the month of June, professional musicians… Continue reading
Some wild foods are easy to nibble as you walk trails or meander the tide line. Snacks that you can grab by the handful as… Continue reading
The slug season is upon us, it seems. I recently pulled the first little brown slug off one of my garden plants. There will be… Continue reading
