Neighbors

Man one, vote none

I’m not sure how anyone can expect to be a united member of a “one man, one vote” politic, commercialized, where energy/resource-control through intangible MONEY… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2015

Nomination for Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievment open

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for Citizen of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award until the close of business on Wednesday,… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Organized Village of Kasaan receives Community of the Year Award

The Organized Village of Kasaan received the Community of the Year Award from Southeast Conference in celebration of their contribution to their community, Prince of… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Floyd Dryden Jazz Band thanks anonymous donor

The Floyd Dryden Middle School Jazz Band would like to thank the anonymous donor who gave $300 to the program to allow much needed new… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Aurora Lynn Mason, weighing 4 lbs. 13 oz., was born to Kimberly and Steven Mason of Juneau… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Hasty Half Marathon for suicide prevention

The Hasty Half Marathon will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 to raise money for the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition.There is no registration for this event,… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
Left to right: Dan Larson,Kollin Jones,Justin Sivertsen, Lauren Hatch,Janea Reece, Kathy McCasland

Thunder Mountain High School student recognition for September

Thunder Mountain High School chose to recognize four students for the month of September for their hard work and academic achievement.Senior Kollin Jones was nominated… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
Left to right: Dan Larson,Kollin Jones,Justin Sivertsen, Lauren Hatch,Janea Reece, Kathy McCasland

Steering Committee thanks community for donations to Riverbend’s playground

As previously reported in this newspaper, improvements valued at approximately $60,000 were made to the Riverbend Elementary School playground just prior to the start of… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Community Garage Sale seeks vendors

Juneau’s 20th annual Community Garage Sale will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Centennial Hall. The event is free and open to… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

JAMHI announces Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Grant Award

Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. has been awarded a four-year federal grant to provide integrated services through the co-location of primary care medical services… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Juneau thanks for helps in promoting awareness

September is Recovery Month. Local agencies and individuals partnered together to provide several activities for the community to promote awareness about substance use and mental… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Senior Menu for Sept. 21-25

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Sept. 21Ham & Cheese SandwichSplit Pea SoupTossed SaladTuesday, Sept. 22MeatloafPotatoes Au GratinGreen BeansSunshine SaladWednesday, Sept. 23Beef StewPilot BreadCabbage with Fruit CocktailThursday,… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
India Busby

India Busby receives barista certification

Coppa barista India Mae Busby was certified as Level 1 Barista by the Specialty Coffee Association of America on Aug. 21, 2015. She is the… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
India Busby
UAS Chancellor Richard Caufield accepts a $5,000 donation from Wells Fargo representatives Leslie Dahl (left) and Karen West for support of UAS academic scholarships. Wells Fargo has invested $70,000 in the UAS scholarship program over the last 12 years.

Photo: Wells Fargo invests in UAS scholarships

UAS Chancellor Richard Caufield accepts a $5,000 donation from Wells Fargo representatives Leslie Dahl, left, and Karen West for support of UAS academic scholarships. Wells… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
UAS Chancellor Richard Caufield accepts a $5,000 donation from Wells Fargo representatives Leslie Dahl (left) and Karen West for support of UAS academic scholarships. Wells Fargo has invested $70,000 in the UAS scholarship program over the last 12 years.
Participants of Color Run

Faith Community School thanks Color Run sponsors

Faith Community School would like to give a big thank you to our 2015 Color-Run/Walk Sponsors: Verizon, The Art Department, Creative Source, Valley Paint Center,… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
Participants of Color Run

Barril, Childs wed

Hannah Barril will wed John Childs at the Shrine of St. Therese on July 23, 2016.The bride is the daughter of Nove Barril.The groom is… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015

Davis, Longworth celebrate 25-year anniversary

According to Lin Davis and Maureen Longworth of Juneau, it’s not often that the same couple gets to marry one another more than once. The… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
A life ring glows bright orange against the dark sky Friday, Sept. 11 aboard the Malaspina ferry on the way to Skagway for the Klondike Road Relay.

Becoming Alaskan: Surviving the Klondike – Round 2

The Klondike Road Relay is no cakewalk. This sentiment, I believe, has been established many times over. That being said, after getting through it for… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By SARAH CANNARD
A life ring glows bright orange against the dark sky Friday, Sept. 11 aboard the Malaspina ferry on the way to Skagway for the Klondike Road Relay.

Days of awe

The Jewish High Holy Days (sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe) begin with Rosh Hashanah (literally the head of the year) and end,… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By CHAVA LEE

The Roadies

On the streets of Skagway is where it all start,This leg is one of the steepest partsMile 1 starts out with a bangTime to see… Continue reading

  • Sep 20, 2015
  • By DANIELLE LILLARD