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15 states to appeals court: Overturn endangered frog ruling

NEW ORLEANS — Fifteen states are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a Louisiana landowner’s attempt to keep the government from listing 1,500 forest… Continue reading

Protesters urge governor to stop hunting of Denali wolves

FAIRBANKS — The start of wolf hunting season near Denali National Park has opponents calling on Gov. Bill Walker to protect the animals in light… Continue reading

This peach caprese salad is perfect for summer.

Meals with Midgi: This peach caprese salad is perfect for summer

Last week I had the pleasure of attending my third International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC). This annual event brings together 300 or more men and… Continue reading

This peach caprese salad is perfect for summer.

Renovations approved for Ketchikan museum

KETCHIKAN — The Ketchikan City Council has approved the renovation of the main floor of the Tongass Historical Museum. The $1,256,950 cost, a combination of… Continue reading

Pelmeni dealers Donkey Booty, left, played by Kyle Messing, and El Duké, right, played by Jeremiah Crockroft, strike a menacing pose in their hideout.

What if Juneau’s favorite dumpling was a drug?

It was ten years ago that local filmmaker Danny Peterson brought to light the health effects of pelmenis — the Russian dumplings beloved by Juneau… Continue reading

Pelmeni dealers Donkey Booty, left, played by Kyle Messing, and El Duké, right, played by Jeremiah Crockroft, strike a menacing pose in their hideout.
Changes coming to JUMP Society

Changes coming to JUMP Society

Featuring short films by locals, the semi-annual film festival held by the JUMP Society is always new. This year, the society itself is new as… Continue reading

Changes coming to JUMP Society

Alaska Postive call for submissions

The Alaska State Museum’s biennial exhibition of Alaska photography, Alaska Positive, will be open for submissions on Aug. 15.The juror this year is Larry McNeil,… Continue reading

Free kids’ workshops at the SLAM

Kids ages 6-12 can sign up for free youth art activities at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives, and Museum to celebrate the national… Continue reading

Siena Farr with a sled dog met on the Farr family Great Alaskan Staycation.

The Great Alaska Staycation

Alaska is special. We know this. When we first move here, we suffer all manner of hardship to glimpse God from a mountain ridge or… Continue reading

Siena Farr with a sled dog met on the Farr family Great Alaskan Staycation.
Nagoonberries are tiny, hard to find... and worth the effort.

Gathering Alaska: Finding nagoonberries’ secret spot

At first it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes nagoonberries wonderful. They’re a single berry on a tiny plant that are preyed upon by those… Continue reading

Nagoonberries are tiny, hard to find... and worth the effort.
Woodshed Kings columnist Dick Callahan with a woodpile stocked to last the winter.

Woodshed Kings: How much wood is enough?

HOW MUCH WOOD IS ENOUGH?The junk mail du jour was one of those women’s sportswear catalogs where trim, angular-jawed yuppies peer intently into the distance… Continue reading

Woodshed Kings columnist Dick Callahan with a woodpile stocked to last the winter.
Juneau author Paul Berg on duty with the FBI and federal marshals in an underground bunker during the siege of Wounded Knee. He was a teacher at the time.

Juneau man grapples with aftermath of Vietnam, Wounded Knee

Juneau teacher Paul Kristian Berg has faced choices so difficult most people never have to make them. During the Vietnam War, he set bomb targets… Continue reading

Juneau author Paul Berg on duty with the FBI and federal marshals in an underground bunker during the siege of Wounded Knee. He was a teacher at the time.
A rainbow made of string.  Renwick Gallery, Washington DC, June, 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

A rainbow made of string.  Renwick Gallery, Washington DC, June, 2016.
Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler's "Alder in the Rain [summer]" is on display in the Outdoor Art Exhibit at Carkeek Park "Heaven & Earth VIII" in Seattle. Here is the artist with her work.

Juneau artist displays work outdoors in Seattle

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler has a piece on display at Carkeek Park in Seattle through September.The piece is “Alder in the Rain [summer]” and is… Continue reading

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler's "Alder in the Rain [summer]" is on display in the Outdoor Art Exhibit at Carkeek Park "Heaven & Earth VIII" in Seattle. Here is the artist with her work.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Aug. 8Egg Salad SandwichPotato SoupSunshine SaladTuesday, Aug. 9Taco SaladOrange SlicesWednesday, Aug. 10Beef Stroganoff with NoodlesMixed VegetablesSlawThursday, Aug. 11Pineapple Lemon ChickenRice PilafGreen… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
Amanda Falls and her daughter, Le'Neaha DeTienne, paint the inside of a new daycare facility at Pavitt Health & Fitness in July.

Mother-daughter team paint mural for Pavitt’s childcare center

Pavitt Health and Fitness will be opening a childcare center for their gym users in the building next door. Parents will be able to drop… Continue reading

Amanda Falls and her daughter, Le'Neaha DeTienne, paint the inside of a new daycare facility at Pavitt Health & Fitness in July.
Guy Unzicker.

Guy About Town: A mobile diorama

There comes a time in every Juneauite’s life when they find themselves at a crossroads — sometimes literally without a mode of transportation.Perhaps your deep-seated… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER
Guy Unzicker.

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Parker Anthony Miller, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz., was born to Laine White and Hunter Miller of… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
Antigone's costume made by Ruth Fulwiler from the play "Antigone."

A peek behind the curtains: Costume creations

Once a stay at home mom, Ruth Fulwiler saw her life get busier when she was handed a job for costume designing at her daughter’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By SHANNON MASON
Antigone's costume made by Ruth Fulwiler from the play "Antigone."

Residents named to Dean’s List, Honor Roll at UNC

At the University of Northern Colorado, Juneau residents Aaron Abella made the Dean’s List and David Dumesnil made the Honor Roll. To make the Dean’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016