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Some amazing things are happening in Juneau for young teens

Building social connections and opportunities for Juneau’s young people is one of the five focus or goal areas of R.O.C.K. Juneau (Raising Our Children with… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2018
  • By Tayler Shae
(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Michael Bangs, pictured in 2015. (Facebook)

Late Petersburg man named Fisherman of the Year

United Fishermen of Alaska, the state’s largest organization for commercial fishermen, has posthumously named Michael Bangs of Petersburg as its Fisherman of the Year for… Continue reading

Michael Bangs, pictured in 2015. (Facebook)
Author Daniel Lee Henry. Courtesy image.

‘Across the Shaman’s River’ details John Muir’s relationship with the Tlingits

When Daniel Lee Henry moved up to Haines in the 80s, he had no intention of embarking on a 32-year project. He moved there to… Continue reading

Author Daniel Lee Henry. Courtesy image.
Above: “A Monarch of the Forest in Harness” view looking northeast in Skagway. Photo taken in April 1900 by Harrie Clay Barley. Image courtesy of the National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Cynthia Taylor Collection, KLGO MR-17-1687.

Southeast in Sepia: Carnation the moose and other animals of the gold rush

Humans have been using animals as pets, beasts of burden, and food probably for as long as we have been human. Over that time span,… Continue reading

Above: “A Monarch of the Forest in Harness” view looking northeast in Skagway. Photo taken in April 1900 by Harrie Clay Barley. Image courtesy of the National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Cynthia Taylor Collection, KLGO MR-17-1687.
Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kednrick. Image courtesy of Juneau Jazz & Classics.

Juneau Jazz & Classics brings Rhonda Ross, Eroica Trio, and other headliners

It’s that time of year when stubborn patches of snow finally melt, flocks of birds return north, and a host of musicians converge on Alaska’s… Continue reading

Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kednrick. Image courtesy of Juneau Jazz & Classics.

Your Local Elks Lodge

I am writing to make you aware of some things going on in your town that you and your neighbors may know nothing about; something… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018

Local early childhood champion receives Skolnik award

Juneau early childhood education advocate Joy Lyon has been selected as the 2018 Sandra J. Skolnik Public Policy Leadership Award recipient. This national award is… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire

Jorden Nigro named ‘Afterschool Superhero’

Jorden Nigro does not sit around and wait for things to happen — she makes things happen. That is how Parks & Recreation Director Kirk… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Pastor Daniel Wiese

What do we do with those “If only I had …” statements of regrets?

How many times have we said, “If only I had …” You fill in the blanks. If only I had done such and such. If… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018
  • By PASTOR DAN WIESE
Pastor Daniel Wiese

Say It Right!

When the kids were small we used to read them bedtime stories — often the same story night after night until all of us had… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL

Fountains of youth

Myths and legends abound concerning magical waters that restore youthful appearances and sometimes might increase longevity. Over 2,000 years ago, an historian of ancient Greece… Continue reading

Proposals due for joint fish, game board

The deadline to submit proposals to change how Alaska’s Fish Board and Board of Game advisory committees operate is approaching. Alaskans have by May 1… Continue reading

Crested auklets are sea birds with a tangerine scent. (Courtesy Photo | Hector Douglas)

Bird feathers and the smell of tangerines

Millions of Alaska birds nest on rocky emerald islands seen by few people other than ship captains. One of the funkiest of these creatures is… Continue reading

Crested auklets are sea birds with a tangerine scent. (Courtesy Photo | Hector Douglas)
Photo by Victoria Bilsborough on Unsplash.

What’s Happening the week of April 25-May 1

Raincountry Flyfishers meeting, Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain High School Library. Gary Sedgwick, David Athern, and George Elgee will present. All welcome. Pillars… Continue reading

Photo by Victoria Bilsborough on Unsplash.
A.C. Dearden holds up the message in a bottle with Clarence Strait behind her. Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly

Alaska for Real: Message in a bottle – the return

We thought it would be a good day for bird watching and beachcombing, even though it was overcast and threatening to rain. It was spring,… Continue reading

A.C. Dearden holds up the message in a bottle with Clarence Strait behind her. Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly
Anna McDowell dances the role of Myrtha in “Giselle” at the Juneau Dance Theatre. Richard McGrail | For the Capital City Weekly

Juneau Dance Theatre presents annual “Spring Showcase”

Juneau Dance Theatre (JDT) presents its annual “Spring Showcase” at the Juneau Douglas High School Auditorium April 27-28. This year’s mixed repertoire program features excerpts… Continue reading

Anna McDowell dances the role of Myrtha in “Giselle” at the Juneau Dance Theatre. Richard McGrail | For the Capital City Weekly
Prudence and Pervis: The Purdy Twins, from Los Angeles, California. Courtesy image.

AS IF!: 6th Annual Alaska State Improv Festival returns to Juneau

Sometimes the best theatrical performances are born from putting the cart before the horse, or in this case, staging the play before the script. This… Continue reading

Prudence and Pervis: The Purdy Twins, from Los Angeles, California. Courtesy image.
“Be Prepared” graphic novel by Vera Brosgol. Courtesy image.

‘Be Prepared’ — a Q&A with graphic novelist Vera Brosgol

Mini-Con brings together many talented artists, and this year, Vera Brosgol comes with her latest graphic novel “Be Prepared,” which released on April 24. It’s… Continue reading

“Be Prepared” graphic novel by Vera Brosgol. Courtesy image.
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What’s Happening the week of May 2-8

Wednesday Watercolor Exploration, first Wednesday every month, 6-8 p.m., the Canvas. Taught by Patti Hutchens-Jouppi. All materials provided for $30. No experience necessary. Register online… Continue reading

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Stalking success

“Why’d you shoot the fork?” “Don, there were so many horns I just chose a body.” Thus, my first ever deer was a tall 2x2… Continue reading