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
In honor of Pride month, there will be a live reading of an original play about a piece of Juneau’s history many people don’t speak… Continue reading
Thank you all Douglas residents, business and organizations for flying out country’s flag, Wednesday, June 14. Over 60 property owners flew United States of America… Continue reading
Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation directors, staff and volunteers thank Allen Marine for its generous support of the Foundation’s annual Wildlife Cruise on Saturday, June 10.… Continue reading
Hi, Juneau! I’m going to break with form just a bit this time, to tell you how I got to be 30 feet under four… Continue reading
It might seem absurd to think of forgiving God. Forgiveness, in our minds, often involves forgiving someone for doing something wrong. God is perfect and… Continue reading
