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Pioneers at Public Market

The Pioneers of Alaska will have cookbooks for sale at Public Market. The books include recipes by many familiar names around and outside of Juneau.Find… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Annual barbecue for American Diabetes Association a success

The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club held their 21st annual Rib Barbecue on Nov. 5, benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Once again, we owe the success… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
Gordon Hirabayashi, as portrayed by actor Greg Watanabe, decides to defy the curfew ordered against all those of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government. Hirabayashi was one of only three people to challenge the order.

Perseverance Theatre’s “Hold These Truths”

Last year, when Perseverance Theatre selected “Hold These Truths” for the 2016-17 season, it could hardly have been more prescient.Instructive, entertaining and thought provoking in… Continue reading

Gordon Hirabayashi, as portrayed by actor Greg Watanabe, decides to defy the curfew ordered against all those of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government. Hirabayashi was one of only three people to challenge the order.
Hubbard Glacier calves into Disenchantment Bay north of Yakutat.

Alaska Science Forum: State taking shape near Yakutat

The forces shaping Alaska never sleep, especially near Yakutat.I once visited the fishing town of about 800 people and many dogs. My assignment was to… Continue reading

Hubbard Glacier calves into Disenchantment Bay north of Yakutat.
In this Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 photo, provided by Mel Buckmaster, Wayne Douville poses with an eight-point doe he shot in Abrams in northeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin hunter kills trophy eight-point … doe?

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A Wisconsin hunter has killed an eight-point ... doe?WLUK-TV reported that Wayne Douville was hunting near Abrams in northeastern Wisconsin on… Continue reading

In this Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 photo, provided by Mel Buckmaster, Wayne Douville poses with an eight-point doe he shot in Abrams in northeastern Wisconsin.
Barrow's goldeneye female, showing the diagnostic yellow bill.

Off the Trails: Flapping around in a super full moon

In mid November, the tide tables told us that there would be some big (over 20-foot) tides during the daylight hours. These were associated with… Continue reading

Barrow's goldeneye female, showing the diagnostic yellow bill.

Pennsylvania hunters can use semi-automatic weapons

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill into law that expands the list of firearms permitted for hunting in Pennsylvania to include… Continue reading

Colorful sunrise over Eagle Peak.

Wild Shots

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors… Continue reading

Colorful sunrise over Eagle Peak.
The view outside of the Mendenhall Valley Public Library conference room on a late Saturday morning.

National Novel Writing Month: Writers write

As I sit here at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on a Saturday, the frost outside the window sparkling in rare Juneau sunshine, I think… Continue reading

The view outside of the Mendenhall Valley Public Library conference room on a late Saturday morning.

Study finds three rivers generate millions in economic activity

The McDowell Group released an economic study commissioned by Salmon Beyond Borders on Nov. 17 which found the present value of three transboundary watersheds threatened… Continue reading

Sophomore showcased in Piano Series

The third concert in the Piano Series will showcase Kyle Farley-Robinson, a sophomore at Juneau-Douglas High School.Farley-Robinson has done two concerts in support of the… Continue reading

James Wickersham seated at his desk with law books.

Wickersham a complicated figure

A crowd filled the seats at the Rockwell Ballroom in mid-November as Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum hosted Terrence M. Cole for a talk… Continue reading

James Wickersham seated at his desk with law books.
Aspen leaves and bone.

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

Aspen leaves and bone.

Southeast Alaska literary journal seeks submissions

Are you an artist, photographer, or writer who lives in Southeast Alaska? If so, consider submitting your creative work to Tidal Echoes, Southeast’s literary and… Continue reading

Alfie Price, right, Alex Roehl, left, and baby practice Sm'algyax via the "total physical response" method. Nancy Barnes gave commands in Sm'algyax, the Tsimshian language, and everyone around the table did what she asked, with no English.

Juneau Sm’algyax group celebrates one year

A year ago this time, the students in the Sm’algyax Language Learners group in Juneau were reviewing vocabulary in the language of the Tsimshian people.… Continue reading

Alfie Price, right, Alex Roehl, left, and baby practice Sm'algyax via the "total physical response" method. Nancy Barnes gave commands in Sm'algyax, the Tsimshian language, and everyone around the table did what she asked, with no English.

Juried Art Show call for entries

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is now welcoming entries for the 2016 Juried Art Show.The 6th biennial Juried Art Show will hang in the… Continue reading

SHI, IAIA, UAS sign Northwest Coast art agreement

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has entered into a three-way partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), and the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS)… Continue reading

Paul Theroux keynotes 2017 North Words

After writing nearly fifty books of nonfiction and fiction set in the most exotic of locales, America’s greatest travel writer is finally headed for one… Continue reading

Dick Callahan's got a delicious recipe for roasted turkey, good for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any ol' day.

Woodshed Kings: Bob Franke and Richard Pryor at Thanksgiving dinner

“It’s so easy to dream of the days gone by,it’s so hard to think of the times to come. But the grace to accept each… Continue reading

Dick Callahan's got a delicious recipe for roasted turkey, good for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any ol' day.
Guy Unzicker.

Guy About Town: On winning and losing

Well, the long wait is over and the big title is won in an unforeseen upset; the confetti has been popped, the points have been… Continue reading

  • Nov 20, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER
Guy Unzicker.