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Art in Unusual Places

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

Art in Unusual Places
Commentary: Making 'herstory'

Commentary: Making ‘herstory’

The President of the United States and his team are ushering in sweeping changes to almost every facet of the federal government. More than half… Continue reading

Commentary: Making 'herstory'

Essays: Why I love Alaska

What Do I Love About Alaska? I love that a whale once dipped to glide a few feet under our boat. Another time I spotted… Continue reading

Fish Factor: Halibut quota increases

More Pacific halibut will be going to market this year due to an overall boost in the harvests for the West Coast, British Columbia and… Continue reading

Whatā€™s Happening around Southeast

First Friday Gallery Walk: See page 13 in the Capital City Weekly for listings. Wildlife Wednesdays: ā€œThe beavers of Mendenhall Valley,ā€ Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7-8… Continue reading

Participants in "Home but not Less" rehearse. The play incorporates voices from an array of homeless Alaskans. Photo by Ray Friedlander.

ā€œHome But Not Lessā€ built on Alaskan voices

Michael Patterson: I grew up in a deep dark violence and pain to the point where I was ready to destroy myselfā€¦(starts to cry) but… Continue reading

Participants in "Home but not Less" rehearse. The play incorporates voices from an array of homeless Alaskans. Photo by Ray Friedlander.
The SS Princess Sophia perched precariously on Vanderbilt Reef as the storm raged. (Courtesy Photo | Winter & Pond photo, Alaska Historical Library)

ā€˜The Titanic of the West Coastā€™: The tragic tale of the SS Princess Sophiaā€™s sinking will soon be on display

An exhibit on the SS Princess Sophia — a Canadian ship that sank in Lynn Canal near Juneau in 1918, claiming all 350 souls onboard… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The SS Princess Sophia perched precariously on Vanderbilt Reef as the storm raged. (Courtesy Photo | Winter & Pond photo, Alaska Historical Library)

Locals make Eastern Washington University and Macalester College Deanā€™s Lists

ā€¢ Ethan Seid of Juneau was named to Eastern Washington Universityā€™s Fall 2016 Deanā€™s List. ā€¢ Rebekka Ord, daughter of Peter Ord and Mary Hakala… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

Holland America Line, Princess Cruises are now accepting grant applications

Applications are now being accepted by the Holland America Line and Princess Cruises Community Advisory Boards (CABs) for grants to local service and nonprofit groups… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Jan. 14, a daughter, Anastasia Mariah Smith-Lee, weighing 8 pounds 0 ounces, was born to Delores Smith… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

UAS fish tech faculty receives lifetime achievement award

SITKA – Jim Seeland, Assistant Professor of Fisheries Technology at the University of Alaska Southeast, received a Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 24 at the… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
The Juneau-Douglas Shrine Club installed its 2017 officers in a Jan. 4 ceremony at the Juneau Moose Lodge. From left, they are: Chief Rabban Larry White, Installing Officer; Charles Ward, Secretary; Larry Fanning, 2nd Vice President; Craig Bumpus, 1st Vice President and Mer’chant Thompson, President. Not pictured is Jim Robinson, Treasurer. (Courtesy photo)

Photo: Shrine Club installs officers

The Juneau-Douglas Shrine Club installed its 2017 officers in a Jan. 4, 2017 ceremony at the Juneau Moose Lodge. From left, they are: Chief Rabban… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
The Juneau-Douglas Shrine Club installed its 2017 officers in a Jan. 4 ceremony at the Juneau Moose Lodge. From left, they are: Chief Rabban Larry White, Installing Officer; Charles Ward, Secretary; Larry Fanning, 2nd Vice President; Craig Bumpus, 1st Vice President and Mer’chant Thompson, President. Not pictured is Jim Robinson, Treasurer. (Courtesy photo)

Floyd Dryden second quarter honor roll

All A Honor Roll Kelsey Barker, Carson Burton, Mercedes Cordero, Ruby Sue Davis, Adelie McMillan, Christopher Degener, Elise Duran, Benjamin Erickson, Allesandra Friend, Teslyn Harris,… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

Dzantikā€™i Heeni Middle School announces their second quarter Honor Roll

Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School released their list of students who made their honor roll for the second quarter. They are as follows: Asterisk (*) denotes… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

Wings Airways acquires, restores hangar at Juneau airport

Wings Airways, Inc., a locally owned floatplane service, recently purchased a hangar at the Juneau International Airport, according to a Jan. 24 press release from… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

SEARHC awarded $1M grant for diabetes care, prevention

SITKA — SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium was recently awarded a $1,039,603 grant by Indian Health Service as part of the Special Diabetes Program for… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017

Deadline to apply for UAS scholarships is approaching fast

The deadline to apply for University of Alaska Southeast scholarships is Feb. 15. According to a release from the university, UAS-specific scholarships are open to… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Anita Bishop

New branch managers named at First National Bank

Seasoned First National Bank Alaska banking experts with more than 50 years of combined experience now oversee operations at the company’s two Juneau branches after… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Anita Bishop
Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 installed its 2017 officers on Dec. 17, 2016. From left, they are: Steven Stewart, Installing Secretary; David Heydt, Tyler; Brandon Daves, Junior Deacon; Al Brookman, Installing Chaplain; Torrey Jacobson, Treasurer; Charles Ward, Worshipful Master; Jim Robinson, Junior Warden; Alex Simpson, Junior Steward; Ken Vaughan, Secretary; Mer’chant Thompson, Marshal; Ray Rusaw, Chaplain and John Barnett, Installing Marshal. Not pictured are Doug Harris, Senior Warden; Ed Kalwara, Senior Deacon and Chris Pace, Senior Steward. (Courtesy photo)

Photo: Masons install new officers

Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 installed its 2017 officers on Dec. 17, 2016 at the newly opened Juneau Masonic Center, 9315 Glacier Highway. From left,… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 installed its 2017 officers on Dec. 17, 2016. From left, they are: Steven Stewart, Installing Secretary; David Heydt, Tyler; Brandon Daves, Junior Deacon; Al Brookman, Installing Chaplain; Torrey Jacobson, Treasurer; Charles Ward, Worshipful Master; Jim Robinson, Junior Warden; Alex Simpson, Junior Steward; Ken Vaughan, Secretary; Mer’chant Thompson, Marshal; Ray Rusaw, Chaplain and John Barnett, Installing Marshal. Not pictured are Doug Harris, Senior Warden; Ed Kalwara, Senior Deacon and Chris Pace, Senior Steward. (Courtesy photo)

Southeast Alaska Food Bank thanks Alaska USA Foundation

The Southeast Alaska Food Bank board of directors and our volunteers are very pleased and appreciative of the $21,000 donation from the the Alaska USA… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017