Neighbors

Writers’ Weir: Poem in Cedar Wood

I brushed away wood chips, brought your faceFrom the soft yellow cedar wood. Solitary atop the totem,I searched the cross channel, squinting into the fogTrying… Continue reading

Lions clubs centennial celebration

Lions around the world are celebrating 100 years of service to their communities. Lions have been challenged to bring in new members, engage the youth… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

2017 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence calls for nominations

Nominations are now open for the Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence, a Univeristy of Alaska Foundation award.The honor, along with the $15,000 that goes… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Shrine of St. Therese becomes National Shrine

The Shrine of St. Therese was designated a National Shrine by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Sept. 13. The official decree came out… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

American Red Cross of Alaska giving out fire alarms

The American Red Cross of Alaska is offering free smoke alarms to Juneau City and Borough residents as a part of the Home Fire Campaign.Seven… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Local earns AΩA national Honor Medical Society admission

University of Washington School of Medicine fourth-year medical student, Kirsten Jorgensen of Juneau, has been accepted into the Washington Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Juneau Lions recycle for sight

In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind” in the crusade against darkness. The Juneau Lions have taken this crusade… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Alaskapedia: Bears

Bears are mammals of the family Ursidae, characterized by shaggy hair, stocky legs, long snouts and the uncanny ability to tell whether someone’s been sitting… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
The missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently serving in Juneau. From left to right: Elder Keys, Elder Stepp, Sister Koncurat, Sister Fambrough, Elder Na'a and Elder Frey.

Living & Growing: Latter Day Saint Missionaries

I have always believed in God. I just have. My family did not attend church, but I always thought there was something to it. So… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
  • By JACQUELINE F. TUPOU
The missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently serving in Juneau. From left to right: Elder Keys, Elder Stepp, Sister Koncurat, Sister Fambrough, Elder Na'a and Elder Frey.

Fusion Dance Company takes home gold

Fusion Dance Company, a Juneau-based company, took their team to Anchorage for the Nuvo Dance Convention and competition held at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
Errol and Diane Champion.

Champions celebrate 50th anniversary

Errol and Diane Champion were married on Oct. 22, 1966, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at DIPAC Macaulay… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
Errol and Diane Champion.

Senior menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Oct. 10Country Pork StewBiscuitsRomaine SaladTuesday, Oct. 11Roast Beef with GravyMashed PotatoesSpinachFruit SlawWednesday, Oct. 12Crispy ChickenCurry Rice PilafSteamed CarrotsCauliflower and Broccoli TossThursday,… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Frugal Fashion Show to benefit AWARE

The Women of the Moose, Juneau Chapter #439 will once again host the Frugal Fashion show and Tea to support the AWARE Shelter.Models must put… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Acacia Lan Forbes, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz., was born to Lisa Phu and Scott Forbes of… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Two Grant-in-Aid awards go to Juneau

The Alaska State Museum awarded 20 Grant-in-Aid awards totaling $105,600 to Alaska museums and cultural centers. Of that, $15,843 will go to Juneau organizations.Last Chance… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016

Photo: Friends of the flag

The Friends of the Flags removes the state flags once again from Egan Drive on Saturday, Sept. 24. Pictured, top row, left to right: George… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
Erin Heist on guitar, Sergei Morosan on accordion, and Andrew Heist on fiddle from the North Country Cajun Club

Thanks for supporting Louisiana flood victims

We’d like to give a big Alaska Cajun thank you to everyone who helped with the recent “Boogie for Da Bayou” fundraiser for Louisiana flood… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
Erin Heist on guitar, Sergei Morosan on accordion, and Andrew Heist on fiddle from the North Country Cajun Club

TLC thanks Juneau Community Foundation

Thank you to the Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Fund. Your support of SERRC’s The Learning Connection (TLC) will allow 10 students to take their GED®… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2016
In this April 2014 photo, the grand opening of Cabela's in Anchorage is shown. Cabela's is being bought out by Bass Pro in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday.

Outdoor giant Bass Pro to acquire rival Cabela’s for $4.5B

OMAHA, Neb. — Outdoor gear giant Bass Pro is snapping up rival Cabela’s in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday.Bass Pro is paying Cabela’s shareholders… Continue reading

In this April 2014 photo, the grand opening of Cabela's in Anchorage is shown. Cabela's is being bought out by Bass Pro in a $4.5 billion deal announced Monday.

Fish and Game cuts Bering Sea crab quota

The day before the North Pacific Fishery Management Council will review drastically declining snow and tanner crab stocks, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game… Continue reading