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Oil drum art. Photo by Ray Tsang

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in… Continue reading

Oil drum art. Photo by Ray Tsang
Keeping stocked up on water for the cold spells is essential. (Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly)

Alaska for Real: Coping with cold snaps in the bush

I remember watching an episode of “Mad About You” where Paul Reiser’s character is directing a series of filmed interviews about who invented commonly used… Continue reading

Keeping stocked up on water for the cold spells is essential. (Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly)
Writers’ Weir: Memory

Writers’ Weir: Memory

Memory By W.S. Merk memory is a windblown ridge shifting in light and color chimney smoke whispers our shared sky smudging your kiss into blurred… Continue reading

Writers’ Weir: Memory
Elissa Koyuk, winner of Juneau’s 2017 Poetry Out Loud competition.

First time Poetry Out Loud participant advances to state final

Winner of Juneau’s 2017 Poetry Out Loud competition Elissa Koyuk, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School, will represent the capital city in the Alaska State… Continue reading

Elissa Koyuk, winner of Juneau’s 2017 Poetry Out Loud competition.
Samantha Chase, 15, talks about her illness at Bartlett Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Chase has transverse myelitis, which is an inflammation of the spinal cord that damages the nerve fibers, making her paralyzed. Fundraising is going on in Gustavus and Juneau for an FES300 Cycle which is designed to help physically rehabilitate those with neurological disorders like Chase who is trying to regain use of her arms and legs. (Michael Penn|Juneau Empire)

15-year-old girl paralyzed by disease, needs therapy bike to walk again

One morning last summer, 15-year-old Samantha Chase of Gustavus came home from a sleepover with a backache — and in less than 24 hours, she… Continue reading

Samantha Chase, 15, talks about her illness at Bartlett Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Chase has transverse myelitis, which is an inflammation of the spinal cord that damages the nerve fibers, making her paralyzed. Fundraising is going on in Gustavus and Juneau for an FES300 Cycle which is designed to help physically rehabilitate those with neurological disorders like Chase who is trying to regain use of her arms and legs. (Michael Penn|Juneau Empire)

Sitka Summer Music Festival artistic director wins two Grammys

Zuill Bailey, artistic director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival, won two Grammys on Sunday during his 25th anniversary year as a touring musician. “I’m… Continue reading

Illustration by James Kelly | Juneau Empire

‘Dear Juneau’: A love poem for Valentine’s Day

Hello, Juneau. Smell that? Love is in the air! And love’s second favorite holiday, after the Reverend singer Al Green’s birthday on April 13, is… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2017
  • By GUY UNZICKER
Illustration by James Kelly | Juneau Empire

JDHS student honored for volunteer work

Tasha Elizarde, 17, was named a distinguished finalist for Prudential’s Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

Thank you from AWARE

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), Inc. began our 40th year with one of the most fun birthday celebrations ever! Thanks to the… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

State Archives adds online documents for Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

The Alaska State Archives has digitized and placed online historic documents related to the lives and work of Elizabeth and Roy Peratrovich, who are often… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Jan. 31, a daughter, Winter Florence Weller, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces, was born to Miranda McCarty… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

Klein makes dean’s list

Nathan Klein of Juneau was named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Lewis & Clark College with a GPA of 3.72. Klein is a… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

Senior menu for Feb. 13-17

Monday, Feb. 13 Beef &Vegetable Soup Tomato &Cheese Sandwich Sunshine Salad Tuesday, Feb. 14 Sweet &Sour Pork Carrots Rice Tossed Salad Wednesday, Feb. 15 Meatloaf… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017

Shane named to Haskell’s President’s List

Jacqueline Shane of Juneau was named to the Fall 2016 President’s List at Haskell Indian Nations University. Shane is a Thunder Mountain graduate finishing up… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller, left, and Food Service Supervisor Adrianne Schwartz accept a check from Avista Communications manager Jessie Wuerst with Board of Education President Brian Holst. (Courtesy photo)

Thank you AVISTA for feeding Juneau students

The Juneau School District thanks Avista Corporation for the generous $2,000 donation to help feed Juneau students. Avista is the parent company of Alaska Electric… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller, left, and Food Service Supervisor Adrianne Schwartz accept a check from Avista Communications manager Jessie Wuerst with Board of Education President Brian Holst. (Courtesy photo)

Slack Tide: Celebrate good times, come on!

Call me festive, but I like to celebrate constantly. For me every season is holiday season; around our house, it’s always the most wonderful time… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Tiger Cub Brevin points out his car in a display of some of the cars built and raced in the Pinewood Derby. (Courtesy photo)

Juneau Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby

The Juneau Area Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was held Saturday at the Nugget Mall. The race was open any Cub Scout in Juneau and determined… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
  • By KEITH PAHLKE
Tiger Cub Brevin points out his car in a display of some of the cars built and raced in the Pinewood Derby. (Courtesy photo)
Teams compete in Battle of the Books at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Feb. 7. (Courtesy photo)

Congratulations to Battle of the Books winners

On Feb. 7, seven Floyd Dryden Middle School Battle of the Books teams battled at the school library. Team Banana Bashers (Solveig Wolter, Molly Brocious… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
Teams compete in Battle of the Books at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Feb. 7. (Courtesy photo)

WSU releases Fall 2016 honor roll

Andrea Nicole Gordon, Katie Annemarie Janes, Ciera Yap Kelly and Darian McKenzie Perov of Juneau were named to the Fall 2016 Washington State University’s President’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2017
Cook Inlet panorama. (Photo by Linda Shaw)

Wild Shots

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

Cook Inlet panorama. (Photo by Linda Shaw)