Neighbors

Ely, Svinicki wed

Buck and Kayla began dating in the winter of 2013 after a successful bowling night under the cosmic lights. Buck proposed on Valentine’s Day 2015… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
Marjorie Menzi and Bill Heumann were married on July 20, 1991, at the Shrine of St. Therese.

Menzi, Heumann celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Marjorie Menzi and Bill Heumann celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary June 23-28, 2016, at the Wapato Resort at Lake Chelan, Washington. Joining them were their… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
Marjorie Menzi and Bill Heumann were married on July 20, 1991, at the Shrine of St. Therese.

Living & Growing: Passing down legacies

All four of my children have a fourth toe that curves to the side a bit. It is a trait they inherited from their father.… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
  • By JACQUELINE TUPOU

Thank you for community outreach JPD!

I wanted to thank Bryce Johnson, Kris Sell and our entire Juneau Police Department. The Marine Park event held July 20 was a terrific. Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016

Juneau resident named to MCPHS University’s Dean’s List

Brian Fisher of Juneau was named to the Dean’s List at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the School of Pharmacy for the… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016

Slacktide: Alaska wild salmon: You’ve come a long way, baby

Last year, Gov. Bill Walker proclaimed April “Bear Awareness Month.” At the time I thought, “Great start, but what about Alaska’s other indigenous animals? Where’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Dad's "dig" the Parents As Teachers program at a monthly parent Group Connection at Sandy Beach.  From left to right: Jon with Freyja Weaver, Shay with Novella Wilson and Ben with Cooper Peyerk.

Thank you for helping support families

Thanks to the Hope Endowment through the Juneau Community Foundation, nearly 60 families received support and resources to support the healthy growth and development of… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
Dad's "dig" the Parents As Teachers program at a monthly parent Group Connection at Sandy Beach.  From left to right: Jon with Freyja Weaver, Shay with Novella Wilson and Ben with Cooper Peyerk.

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, James Norman Antony Lemons, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz., was born to Asia Griffin of Juneau on… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, July 25Sweet and Sour ChickenRice PilafSteamed BroccoliSpicy Fruit CupTuesday, July 26HamAu Gratin PotatoesPeasTossed SaladWednesday, July 27Chili with Beef & CheeseCornbreadCreamy Cole… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
A hawk nabs a mouse for dinner in the shrubbery in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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

A hawk nabs a mouse for dinner in the shrubbery in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.

Photos: Glacier Bay glories

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11.… Continue reading

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.
Mariana Hicks collects a daddy longlegs spider at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions Bug Camp.

Discovering the hidden universe at bug camp

OUTSIDE THE UA MUSEUM OF THE NORTH — “Look, it’s a crab spider eating a moth!” says Declan Griswold, an 8-year-old who points to a… Continue reading

Mariana Hicks collects a daddy longlegs spider at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions Bug Camp.
Yellow fireweed is not common in Juneau.

Off the Trails: Recent finds along the trail

A stroll across Bridget Cove tide flats in early July brought us to a stand of eelgrass. To our surprise, the eelgrass was dotted with… Continue reading

Yellow fireweed is not common in Juneau.
Be sure to pinch off the flower blossoms of your zucchini and yellow squash.

Dirt Girl: Garden check-in continued

A few weeks back I helped out with the Master Gardener tour. In between visitors, I had the chance to ask Sandy Williams a few… Continue reading

Be sure to pinch off the flower blossoms of your zucchini and yellow squash.
Screenshot of the sockeye cam at Steep Creek taken Thursday.

Leave it to beavers: Live cameras offer glimpse into nature

At 4:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, a beaver slept in its den on Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier, its furry face aimed at an… Continue reading

Screenshot of the sockeye cam at Steep Creek taken Thursday.

First Folio: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare

Opening reception, Tuesday, July 26, 1-5 p.m. Alaska State Museum.Exhibit hours: Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Admission is free for exhibit and all related events.Last day: Wednesday,… Continue reading

JAHC hosts arts complex open house

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is hosting the second of three open houses with the architects of the planned arts complex from 5-7 p.m.… Continue reading

Champion fiddler to perform in Juneau with renowned Irish band Lúnasa

JUNEAU — An Alaska Folk Festival favorite, champion fiddler Caitlin Warbelow will soon make a rare Juneau appearance with members of the world-renowned Irish band… Continue reading

Ketchikan Museums welcome new curator of exhibits

Steven Villano began his post as the new curator of exhibits of Ketchikan Museums July 5. A Ketchikan Museums press release said Villano “not only… Continue reading

Artists can now apply to show at state museum

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