Sitka author John Straley will be in Juneau later this month for two public presentations.On Nov. 12, he will present “The Truth, the Whole Truth,… Continue reading
The Sitka Sound Science Center’s annual festival of all things marine brings cultural and community activities, knowledgeable researchers and lecturers, a marine-themed artisan market and… Continue reading
KASAAN — The Organized Village of Kasaan recently began fund-raising efforts in support of a re-dedication event for Naay I’waans, the Chief Son-i-hat Whale House.… Continue reading
HAINES — The Alaska Arts Confluence in Haines will host a First Friday book signing of “Where Eagles Gather: the story of the Alaska Chilkat… Continue reading
The full name of last week’s Tlingit Clan Conference, inspired by original organizer Andy Hope III, is “Sharing Our Knowledge: For those who come after… Continue reading
Salmon streams, herring hotspots, and points, islands and settlements around Southeast Alaska have carried Tlingit names for thousands of years. For dozens of recent ones,… Continue reading
Art in Unusual PlacesThe CCW welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send… Continue reading
Here’s a look at what’s going on for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Juneau this week, Nov. 6. Work by Mark Vinsel and Dianne… Continue reading
When international leaders meet in Paris at the end of this month to discuss a universal agreement on climate, a Juneau group will be raising… Continue reading
In October, Capital City Weekly’s Mary Catharine Martin reported on an impressive region-wide effort to document and understand the effects of environmental change across Southeast… Continue reading
As part of last week’s Tlingit Clan Conference at Centennial Hall, the Juneau Public Library set up a listening room where conference attendees could hear… Continue reading
Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor its annual noon lecture series to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Walter Soboleff Day in November.This year’s lineup includes… Continue reading
“Blonde Indian: An Alaska Native Memoir” by Ernestine Hayes. 173 pages, 2006, University of Arizona Press, $16.95 Ernestine Hayes’ genre defying debut takes its shape from… Continue reading
A team of researchers recording the sounds of whales in Alaska’s Arctic have recorded humpback whales singing in the Chukchi Sea, something previously thought to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Woolly mammoths and other large ice age mammals thrived in northern Alaska until environmental changes turned grasslands into peat and rising sea levels… Continue reading
Anyone who’s been on an airplane knows the unique mixture of fear and illusion that underscores the flying experience.Besides the obvious fear of flying, which… Continue reading
The Thunder Mountain Cross Country Team would like to thank Keith, Rod and all the folks at the Canton Asian Bistro for supporting us in… Continue reading
Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Nov. 2Swedish Meatballs & GravyPastaBroccoliTossed SaladTuesday, Nov. 3Macaroni and Cheese with HamZucchini & CarrotsPerfection SaladWednesday, Nov. 4Honey Glazed HamRoll Sweet PotatoSukiyaki… Continue reading
MRV Architects won the Merit Award for their design of the Walter Soboleff Center as part of Alaska Architectural Firms’ 2015 Design Awards.AIA Alaska Design… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Teagan Mae Ladd, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz., was born to Tammy and Eric Ladd of Juneau… Continue reading
