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Thank you for making Celebration 2018 a success

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our most successful to date. On behalf of… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Fish Creek wading

I have a memory of shallow water rushing over my feet.

Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)
A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)

Reflections of a Predator

The bears in my head are much scarier.

A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)
A female Swainson’s thrush carries nesting material. (Photo by Bob Armstrong)

Hiking Sheep Creek Valley

The valley is rich in nesting, singing songbirds.

A female Swainson’s thrush carries nesting material. (Photo by Bob Armstrong)
Photo by Jos Bakker

Are dandelions taking over the country?

Their cheery, bright yellow flower heads adorn the roadsides in late spring, before the compulsive mowing machines decapitate them. Foraging deer, bears, and human herbivores… Continue reading

Photo by Jos Bakker
A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)

Reflections of a Predator

The morning before I began a trek across Chichagof Island, I was so nervy I vomited. I came up with rational reasons to stay home… Continue reading

A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)
Photo by Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash.

Fish Factor: Repurposing old fishing nets

Plastics in recycled fishing nets are being used to make an amazing array of products around the globe and Alaska plans to get in on… Continue reading

Photo by Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash.
Event organizer Donna Beaver smiles while sharing a story about Nora Marks Dauenhauer and her husband Richard. Ray Friedlander | For the Capital City Weekly

Remembering the sparks of the ‘Alaska Native Literary Renaissance’

Within the adzed, cedar walls of the Shuká Hít (clan house) in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Sobeloff Building, Vivian Mork introduced herself and her family… Continue reading

Event organizer Donna Beaver smiles while sharing a story about Nora Marks Dauenhauer and her husband Richard. Ray Friedlander | For the Capital City Weekly
Patti Hutchens-Jouppi inside Ernest Gruening Cabin during her first residency in 2015. Courtesy image.

Open house at Ernest Gruening Cabin for painting exhibit

A path by Amalga Harbor leads to a red cabin surrounded by forest, the Peterson Creek “Salt Chuck” nearby and a view of Lynn Canal… Continue reading

Patti Hutchens-Jouppi inside Ernest Gruening Cabin during her first residency in 2015. Courtesy image.
Spruce tip stages. Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Eat your trees

“Doesn’t Mummo know how to cook without spruce tips?” Grandson Jackson said to his mom, my daughter Brea. She explained I’m experimenting with spruce tips:… Continue reading

Spruce tip stages. Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly
Jennifer Fletcher at the Pride Picnic. Jack Scholz | For the Capital City Weekly

Visibili(T): Juneau Pride highlights the transgender community

It’s been a week of clouds and scattered rain showers, but Juneau has been filled with rainbows anyway. Pride, which takes place in June worldwide,… Continue reading

Jennifer Fletcher at the Pride Picnic. Jack Scholz | For the Capital City Weekly
What’s Happening the week of June 13-19

What’s Happening the week of June 13-19

Beginning Caligraphy with Aimee Bib, Wednesday, June 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Color Wheel Arts Studio. In this workshop, learn the basic “Foundational Hand” letterforms and discuss… Continue reading

What’s Happening the week of June 13-19
Teacher Mike Vieira and students in Sitka High’s Advanced Construction class with the Tongass Tiny Home they helped build. Maia Mares | For the Capital City Weekly

Tongass Tiny Homes offers big sustainable solutions

On a Wednesday morning in late May, the sun streamed through the windows into the high-ceilinged, warehouse-like Career and Technical Education Center at Sitka High… Continue reading

Teacher Mike Vieira and students in Sitka High’s Advanced Construction class with the Tongass Tiny Home they helped build. Maia Mares | For the Capital City Weekly
Edel “Mama” Abel. Photo courtesy of the Betty Marker Collection.

Craig – Then and Now: Mama Abel

It’s funny how a certain sight, sound or smell can take you back in time. I was coming out of the Dockside Restaurant in Craig… Continue reading

Edel “Mama” Abel. Photo courtesy of the Betty Marker Collection.
Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Fish Creek wading

Last Monday, my friends Ian and Claire joined me on a mellow meander through the forest, out Fish Creek on North Douglas. Last time I… Continue reading

Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Hiking Sheep Creek Valley

In early June, Parks &Rec hikers went up the Sheep Creek trail on a day of fitful rain showers and intermittent sunshine. This is a… Continue reading

Aging and Disability Advocate of the Year nominations

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is seeking nominations for its 2018 Aging and Disability Advocate of the Year award. Now in its 11th year, this… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2018

Juneau’s adult day center hosting wine tasting fundraiser

Juneau’s adult day center hosting wine tasting fundraiser All Juneau and Douglas citizens, age 21 and older, are invited to enjoy The Bridge Adult Day… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2018

Alaskan ambassadors excited for educational journey

This month, 30 middle-school students from Juneau will travel as global ambassadors to Ireland, Wales, England and Paris on an educational journey. They will travel… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Can I get a do-over?

Can I get a do-over?

Have you ever wanted a “do-over?” You know, like when you played Four Square at recess and you totally biffed it and so you asked… Continue reading

  • Jun 10, 2018
  • By JACQUELINE F. TUPOU
Can I get a do-over?