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Off the Trails: October scrapbook

Here is an assortment of observations from different places at different times during the month. This October must set some sort of record for sunny… Continue reading

Hal Needham of the Galveston Historical Foundation shows the downtown water mark from Hurricane Ike's storm surge in 2008.

Alaska Science Forum: Engineering adaptions to high water

After Hurricane Ike in 2008 shoved six feet of water into downtown Galveston, Texas, people there had the attention of all America. But two days… Continue reading

Hal Needham of the Galveston Historical Foundation shows the downtown water mark from Hurricane Ike's storm surge in 2008.
From MK MacNaughton's "Salmon Run."

November First Friday listings

Alaska Positive PhotographyAlaska State Library395 Whittier StreetReception: 4:30-6 p.m.Opening reception for the Alaska Positive Photography exhibit. Sponsored by Friends of the SLAM.Featured artists Rhonda Butler… Continue reading

From MK MacNaughton's "Salmon Run."

Public forum on manic depression in America

JUNEAU — NAMI Juneau’s speaker series, Inside Passages, will take place on Nov. 8 at 5:15 p.m. These monthly forums provide an opportunity for the… Continue reading

Autumn Equinox

Writers’ Weir: Autumn Equinox

Newsfeed rampant —with the most absurd presidential election season in American history, irreversible climate change, and deadly racism. The feeling of dread over our collective… Continue reading

Autumn Equinox
Funny Farm by Dianne Anderson.

Dianna Anderson’s collection ‘Special Houses’ to be featured in February 2017

JUNEAU — With retirement and thoughts of moving south, artist Dianne Anderson has been exploring ideas and images in oil of what makes Juneau home… Continue reading

Funny Farm by Dianne Anderson.
Jelly spirits  in Auke Bay Harbor.

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

Jelly spirits  in Auke Bay Harbor.

Upcoming events at the city museum

JUNEAU — The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will host multiple events this November, including the stories behind the Capital City’s landmarks and a Walter Soboleff Day… Continue reading

An art exhibition in performance art: JLO produces ‘Putting It Together’

JUNEAU — Inspired by the opening of Juneau’s new State Library, Archives and Museum building, for its upcoming fall production, Juneau Lyric Opera has elected… Continue reading

Theatre in the Rough produces ’84 Charing Cross Road’

JUNEAU — Theatre in the Rough produces “84 Charing Cross Road,” a long distance love story between New York City and London, England beginning in… Continue reading

A poster for Bidder 70.

Environmental film series continues with ‘Bidder 70’

JUNEAU — The second film in the Climate Action Film Series, “Bidder 70,” will be at the Goldtown Nickelodeon at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6… Continue reading

A poster for Bidder 70.

Woodshed Kings: The reign of the lumbersexuals

On my way down the hall to shave, the wife asked if I was going to shave. To maintain balance of power in the castle,… Continue reading

From left to right: Desire Jamestown, Angoon YCC member; Mitch Brooks, Hecla-Greens Creek Environmental Engineer; Dixie George, Angoon YCC member; Edie Leghorn, SEACC partner and YCC Crew Work Leader; Chrissy Post, USFS Wilderness Ranger; Kevin Mitchell, Angoon YCC member; Jared Williams, Angoon High School teacher and Angoon YCC Crew Supervisor; Kevin Hood, USFS wilderness program manager; Chad VanOrmer, Admiralty Island Monument Ranger.  Ceremony took place  Friday, Oct. 21 at Angoon High School.

Cultivating conservation ethics in Angoon youth

At 96 miles long and about 30 miles wide, there’s a lot of land for the U.S. Forest Service to preserve on Admiralty Island. Luckily,… Continue reading

From left to right: Desire Jamestown, Angoon YCC member; Mitch Brooks, Hecla-Greens Creek Environmental Engineer; Dixie George, Angoon YCC member; Edie Leghorn, SEACC partner and YCC Crew Work Leader; Chrissy Post, USFS Wilderness Ranger; Kevin Mitchell, Angoon YCC member; Jared Williams, Angoon High School teacher and Angoon YCC Crew Supervisor; Kevin Hood, USFS wilderness program manager; Chad VanOrmer, Admiralty Island Monument Ranger.  Ceremony took place  Friday, Oct. 21 at Angoon High School.
Author Ernestine Hayes holds her latest book "The Tao of Raven: An Alaska Native Memoir."

“The Tao of Raven:” Hayes’ new book explores the wisdom of traditional stories

Ernestine Hayes used to tell people she didn’t understand the story of Raven and the box of daylight until she had grandchildren.But when one of… Continue reading

Author Ernestine Hayes holds her latest book "The Tao of Raven: An Alaska Native Memoir."

Living & Growing: Happy Holidays!

If you have ever been to Douglas for the Fourth of July, then you will surely agree that Douglas knows how to throw a good… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
  • By KEITH HERMANN

Gimme a Smile: Vote your right to exercise

It’s election time again! Once every four years we get the chance to vote for president. It’s our civic duty as citizens in a democracy.… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL
A downtown tree lights up with the color of fall on Friday.

Guy About Town: The season is autumn, not ‘election’

Can Nov. 8 come soon enough? Can we just skip a few days? If the 7th calls in sick, can the 8th come early to… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER
A downtown tree lights up with the color of fall on Friday.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Oct. 31Swedish Meatballs and GravyPastaBroccoliTossed SaladTuesday, Nov. 1Chicken CaliforniaRicePeasTexas Cole SlawWednesday, Nov. 2Honey Glazed HamRollSweet PotatoesSukiyaki SaladThursday, Nov. 3Tuna Salad SandwichCream… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016

New ice cream flavor benefits AWARE

Coppa released “Nas-Tea Woman” ice cream on Oct. 25, and $1 from every sale of the dessert will go to Aiding Women in Rape and… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
Girls Scouts in front of the Douglas Public Library

Girl Scouts give thanks for gardening help

Girl Scouts of Alaska Brownie Troop 4077 would like to thank the Juneau Garden Club, especially Master Gardeners Rachel Barth and Molly Hodges, for teaching… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2016
Girls Scouts in front of the Douglas Public Library