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Nominations sought for historical preservation award

The Alaska State Historical Records Advisory Board is seeking nominations for their Certificate of Excellence Award that recognizes and publicizes excellence by individuals, institutions, agencies,… Continue reading

Thru a glass darkly

Eowyn Ivey’s first novel, The Snow Child, premiered in 2012 to critical acclaim, a Pulitzer Prize nomination and best-seller success. Expectations for her newly published… Continue reading

Lingonberries are delicious but hard to find in Southeast Alaska.

Gathering Alaska: How to find lingonberries in Southeast

Up in Fairbanks, out towards the Chena Hot Springs, my friend and I pulled over and went for a walk. Her passion is birding and… Continue reading

Lingonberries are delicious but hard to find in Southeast Alaska.
It's the parmesan on the outside of the shell that takes these tacos over the top.

Meals with Midgi: When a taco isn’t just a taco

There’s something about tacos. They are magical food. Take an ordinary corn or flour tortilla, fry it just a bit, then fill it with whatever… Continue reading

It's the parmesan on the outside of the shell that takes these tacos over the top.

Juneau Symphony hosts wildlife cruise

On Saturday, Sept. 3, the Juneau Symphony will host its annual wildlife cruise. Passengers will enjoy wildlife sight-seeing on board an Allen Marine catamaran while… Continue reading

Application deadline for state museum solo exhibitions is Aug. 26

The Alaska State Museum is accepting applications for solo exhibitions by individual Alaska artists. The program is open to all resident visual artists who have… Continue reading

Woodshed Kings: The logistics of getting firewood to your house

FIRST THING — WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO PUT IT?A pile of rounds and chunks that you plan to split later always takes longer to… Continue reading

Abigail Hoy, one of this year's "Who's Your Diva" contestants.

Who’s Your Diva? Abigail Hoy

JLO: What was your first memorable public performance?AH: I was four years old and in the children’s choir at my church. We were doing a… Continue reading

Abigail Hoy, one of this year's "Who's Your Diva" contestants.

Who’s Your Diva? Katrina Lee

JLO: What was your first memorable public performance?KL: Rebecca Nurse in the Crucible. Arthur Miller’s play is timeless. Sadly, it seems that there will always… Continue reading

Some familiar Alaska animals can be seen at the Parx Liberty carousel, Franklin Square, Philadelphia, May, 2016.

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

Some familiar Alaska animals can be seen at the Parx Liberty carousel, Franklin Square, Philadelphia, May, 2016.

Living & Growing: Blessing of the Backpacks

“How are we feeling about starting the 2016-2017 school year?”This is the question I asked the children gathered for the Community Blessing of the Backpacks… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016
  • By REV. MELISSA ENGEL

UAS has three new arts and sciences faculty

The University of Alaska Southeast welcomes three new arts and science faculty members: Keith Cox, Mique’l Dangeli and Michael Navarro.Dr. Keith Cox has joined UAS… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016
Jim Miller, owner of the Juneau Rubber Stamp Co. and father of this photographer, shows off a Waco YMF-5 bi-plane.

Celebrate Ride the Wind Day the Juneau way

This Tuesday, Aug. 23, is National Ride the Wind Day, and there’s lots of diverse ways we can celebrate.A quick note if, like me, you… Continue reading

Jim Miller, owner of the Juneau Rubber Stamp Co. and father of this photographer, shows off a Waco YMF-5 bi-plane.

SEARHC meets healthcare goals

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has met or exceeded 17 of the 19 measures as defined by Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016

Commentary: In preparation for the last embrace

While at work the other day, I hugged goodbye an exchange student I had met through my French class the previous year. In the past,… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016
  • By TASHA ELIZARDE
Dan and Eva Henes.

Ceder, Henes wed

Eva Josephine Ceder wed Daniel Ray Henes on July 31, 2016, at the Ceder family cabin in Excursion Inlet where a reception followed.The wedding was… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016
Dan and Eva Henes.

Wigg, Lee to wed

Christina Wigg will wed Yuancie Lee on Sept. 9, 2016, at Cannon Beach, Oregon, where a reception will follow at the Cannon Beach Chamber Hall.The… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016

Wesley and Clara Harris to celebrate 25th anniversary

Wesley L. Harris Sr. wed Clara M. Furey on Aug. 30, 1991. This month they will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016

Wildlife cruise and music from the Juneau Symphony

On Saturday, Sept. 3, the Juneau Symphony will host its annual wildlife cruise.Passengers will be able to sightsee wildlife while onboard an Allen Marine catamaran… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016

Guy About Town: The DIY Directory – Juneau edition

Are you doing anything tonight?I was floating in the shallows of the internet (no surfing — too athletic), and I came across one of the… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER