Neighbors

Norwegian breakfast

Norwegian breakfastA Norwegian Breakfast “Frokost” will be served to the public on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Juneau Yacht Club, Aurora Harbor.… Continue reading

Latseen Running Camp

Latseen Running CampSealaska Heritage’s Latseen Running Camp is open for registration. The Camp focuses on the cultural values Haa Latseen (Our Strength), and Haa Aaní… Continue reading

Cal for art: reusable tote bag

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council calls for artists to submit a graphic of their own creation to be used as the first-ever design on… Continue reading

Skip Schiel's movie-in-progress, "Gaza's Israeli Neighbors," will be shown at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Northern Light United Church. The film and talk is sponsored by Juneau People for Peace and Justice.

‘Gaza’s Israeli Neighbors’ to show at Northern Light United Church

Skip Schiel, a Cambridge, Mass.-based photojournalist, will present his movie-in-progress, “Gaza’s Israeli Neighbors: Courageous Israelis advocating for talks, not tanks, diplomacy not war” on April… Continue reading

Skip Schiel's movie-in-progress, "Gaza's Israeli Neighbors," will be shown at 7 p.m. on April 3 at Northern Light United Church. The film and talk is sponsored by Juneau People for Peace and Justice.

Juneau Student Symphony spring concert series

The Juneau Student Symphony will hold two different “Spring is in the Air” performances as part of its spring concert series in the month of… Continue reading

Local photographer Wayne Owen took this photo, one of those by Alaska Photographic Arts Association members that will be on display at KTOO during April's First Friday.

April First Friday listings

CUSTOM GUITARS & MUSICThe CanvasGeorge Gress started making custom guitars from Alaskan woods a year and a half ago and is just finishing up his… Continue reading

Local photographer Wayne Owen took this photo, one of those by Alaska Photographic Arts Association members that will be on display at KTOO during April's First Friday.
Scot Tiernan, a volunteer with the Juneau Raptor Center, tries to sneak up on a juvenile bald eagle at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive in June 2013. Center volunteers received a call that the bird was unable to fly and was laying on the park grass. After a few attempts to catch the bird with volunteer Pat Bock, the eagle flew off. Tiernan said that it was a good sign that the eagle flew off but that it sometimes can take a week to catch a sick bird.

Eagle Perched on Power Pole

A silhouette against gray winter sky,his tucked-tight wingsshed the cold drizzle.It’s difficult just nowto imagine him in sunlight,head and tail glistening whiteas he glides on… Continue reading

Scot Tiernan, a volunteer with the Juneau Raptor Center, tries to sneak up on a juvenile bald eagle at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive in June 2013. Center volunteers received a call that the bird was unable to fly and was laying on the park grass. After a few attempts to catch the bird with volunteer Pat Bock, the eagle flew off. Tiernan said that it was a good sign that the eagle flew off but that it sometimes can take a week to catch a sick bird.
The village of Kake - and the high school juniors along with the elders they interviewed.

Kake documents oral histories

Nestled in Keku Strait on Kupreanof Island is the Tlingit village of Kake. Around 600 people are lucky enough to call this community home. With… Continue reading

The village of Kake - and the high school juniors along with the elders they interviewed.

Comedy for a Cause on April Fools’ Day

NAMI Juneau will host its annual spring fundraiser, the third annual Comedy for a Cause, this Friday, April 1 from 7–8:30 p.m.Local humorists and storytellers… Continue reading

An eagle flies with crows after hitting a nest.

It’s crow season: fetch the blowgun

“They’re psycho crows!” my friend exclaimed. “Every day. Four o’clock in the morning. Caw! Caw! Caw! They’re driving me crazy.” I sympathized with her. It… Continue reading

An eagle flies with crows after hitting a nest.

Dry fly fishing

There’s a moment during the spring when things start to come together. With the realization that the new life season is here comes clarity and… Continue reading

Herb ravioli

Meals with Midgi: That’s Amore’

Last week was full of wonder. We enjoyed beautiful, sunny days, walks in the gorgeous Tongass National Forest and the much anticipated Il Bocca Al… Continue reading

Herb ravioli

On Writing: Idioms & Oddities, part two

Simply put, idioms are the way we say things, and there’s no rhyme or reason to them. Prepositions, for instance — those little words like… Continue reading

Soldotna Creek targeted for pike eradication

KENAI — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is preparing to move forward in the second phase of a project to eradicate the invasive… Continue reading

Relay for Life thanks Taku Tattoo

Taku Tattoo made it possible for Relay for Life of Juneau, team Keep Fighting, to hold a tattoo fundraiser on Feb. 27. Participants selected from… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Living & Growing: I wouldn’t even touch one of those people

We are unique people with opinions and attitudes that can both connect us and disconnect us from others. Life is a journey that involves decision… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
  • By LARRY ROREM

PITAAS Program seeks to increase number of Alaska Native teachers

Preparing Indigenous Teachers and Administrators for Alaska Schools, a scholarship program through the University of Alaska Southeast, is designed to help Alaska Natives earn a… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Gastineau Genealogical Society meeting at the library.

Thank you Gastineau Genealogical Society

Thanks to members of the Gastineau Genealogical Society, two workshops were held at the downtown library in March providing hands-on instruction on how to access… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Gastineau Genealogical Society meeting at the library.
Pinewood Derby event took place at Centennial Hall. Participants look to the end of the derby track and the winning car.

Fundraiser for Eagle River Scout Camp comes close to two grand

The partnership between the Great Alaska Council and the Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association, along with Mendenhall Auto Center, fundraised for the Eagle River Scout… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Pinewood Derby event took place at Centennial Hall. Participants look to the end of the derby track and the winning car.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, March 28Closed for Seward’s DayPancake Fundraiser 9– 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, March 29BBQ Beef on BunMixed VegetablesPotato SaladWednesday, March 30Liver and OnionsPotatoesZucchiniGarden SaladThursday,… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016