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Letter to the editor: All have a role in Alaska Native language revitalization

Editor’s note: The following is a letter from University of Alaska Southeast Assistant Professor of Alaska Native Languages Lance Twitchell on the University of Alaska… Continue reading

Vaudevillian musical becomes a play within a play for a Scotland stage

Vaudevillian musical becomes a play within a play for a Scotland stage

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the upcoming production by Juneau-Douglas High School, will be the second play the school’s theatre… Continue reading

Vaudevillian musical becomes a play within a play for a Scotland stage
Fishing boats in a Sitka Harbor. Courtesy of The Sitka History Museum.

Southeast in Sepia: Native Sitka seiners once prospered

Harvey Kitka/Yansh ka owoo of the Sitka Kaagwaantaan [Wolf] Clan was a fisherman, as was his father, grandfather, and the many generations of his ancestors… Continue reading

Fishing boats in a Sitka Harbor. Courtesy of The Sitka History Museum.
Trees at Sunset, early January, Homer. Photo by Linda Shaw

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

Trees at Sunset, early January, Homer. Photo by Linda Shaw
Experimental forest lecture

Experimental forest lecture

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will host a Fireside Lecture with ecologist Rick Edwards, lead scientist for the US Forest Service’s Héen Latinee Experimental Forest, on… Continue reading

Experimental forest lecture
2015 artist-in-residence, Nancy Angelini-Crawford, painting along the shore below the Peterson Creek Salt Chuck. (Courtesy photo)

Coffee and Collections: State Parks Artist-in-Residence Program

On Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Gail Smith and Cathy Muñoz will present on the history of the Alaska State Parks’ Artist-in-Residence Program at… Continue reading

2015 artist-in-residence, Nancy Angelini-Crawford, painting along the shore below the Peterson Creek Salt Chuck. (Courtesy photo)
‘They Don’t Talk Back’ comes home

‘They Don’t Talk Back’ comes home

Juneauite Frank Henry Kaash Katasse’s debut play has had quite a journey already. “They Don’t Talk Back” is the first play Katasse ever wrote. It… Continue reading

‘They Don’t Talk Back’ comes home

Thanks for attending fundraiser at the Goldtown

On behalf of Congregation Sukkat Shalom, I would like to thank all those who attended the Fiddler on the Roof singalong at the Goldtown Nickelodeon… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Recognition: Vandor makes Northern Arizona University Dean’s List

Kathryn Vandor, daughter of Karl and Gale Vandor, received notice from Paul Jagodzinski, Dean of the Northern Arizona University (NAU) College of Engineering, Forestry and… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • By FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Thanks to Juneau laywer Ben Brown for his exceptional volunteerism

I write to thank Juneau lawyer Ben Brown for his service to the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. In recognition, we have… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

Lutheran Church seeks handbell choir members

Tired of pumping iron? How about pumping bronze? Celebration Ringers of Resurrection Lutheran Church wants to fill a couple empty positions in the handbell choir.… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

Win prizes at TLC’s January new student orientations

The Learning Connection is having a “New Year’s Resolution” promotion for all new adult education students, offering prizes relating to an active, healthy lifestyle. You… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

Thank you to Alaska Glacier Seafoods, Inc.

A huge thank you to Mike Erickson of Alaska Glacier Seafoods, Inc. He completed his bike riding fundraiser for 2016. He logged over 1,800-plus miles,… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
Super Bear IGA chose the Cancer Connection of Juneau as its donation recipient this year. Super Bear IGA donated $2,500. (Courtesy photo)

Super Bear IGA donates $2,500 to the Cancer Connection of Juneau

Super Bear IGA has chosen the Cancer Connection of Juneau as its annual donation recipient, and has donated $2,500 to the organization, according to a… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
Super Bear IGA chose the Cancer Connection of Juneau as its donation recipient this year. Super Bear IGA donated $2,500. (Courtesy photo)

Family Promise Juneau hires executive director

Family Promise Juneau has hired an executive director, Joann Flora. Flora has a wide range of experience with nonprofits. She was a 20-year volunteer at… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
ORCA Program staff Lindsay Hallvik (left) instructs a young skier using a stand-up “ski slider” at Eaglecrest with assistance from Eaglecrest Ski Instructor Tom Hall. (Courtesy photo)

SAIL receives nearly $100,000 from Juneau Community Foundation

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) was graciously awarded $95,000 for three projects through the Juneau Community Foundation’s (JCF) Hope Endowment and CBJ Social Service funds… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
ORCA Program staff Lindsay Hallvik (left) instructs a young skier using a stand-up “ski slider” at Eaglecrest with assistance from Eaglecrest Ski Instructor Tom Hall. (Courtesy photo)

Avista donates $2,000 to United Way of Southeast Alaska

United Way of Southeast Alaska recently received a campaign gift from Avista, the parent company of Alaska Electric Light and Power. Jessie Wuerst, senior communications… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

Letter: A tribute to Kathy Hildre and a story about a yearbook

A couple of years I went over to Sequim to spend some time with Mada Angell. Her sister had passed away and in her mother’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On Jan. 11, a daughter, Helen Isabel Sosa, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, was born to Melanie and… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Slack Tide: 50 random thoughts while de-icing my driveway

1. Here we go again. 2. De-icing my driveway in full rain gear — that’s so winter in Juneau. 3. Ditto: skiing in chest waders.… Continue reading

  • Jan 22, 2017
  • By Geoff Kirsch