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he Board of Education recognizes Phil and Richard Isaak (center) for the generous donation of a digital video scoreboard system in the JDHS gym.

Thank you for video scoreboards

The Juneau School District (JSD) thanks Ike’s Fuel for the generous donation of two digital video scoreboards in the Juneau-Douglas High School (JDHS) gym. This… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2018
he Board of Education recognizes Phil and Richard Isaak (center) for the generous donation of a digital video scoreboard system in the JDHS gym.
Suzette Vu and Nick Nelson

Nelson, Vu wed

Nicholas Nelson and Suzette Vu of Juneau were united in holy matrimony on Dec. 23, 2017, at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2018
Suzette Vu and Nick Nelson
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Glory Hole grateful for donations

As the old year closes and a new one begins, many of us carry forth reflections we’re grateful for, as well as resolutions for things… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2018
  • By Merry Ellefson
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Southeast Alaska Food Bank: A big thank you, Juneau

As 2017 comes to an end, the Southeast Alaska Food Bank has a lot to be thankful for. On behalf of our board of directors… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2018

Dippers swim Alaska rivers throughout winter

On the upper Chena River in the heart of a cold winter, a songbird appeared on a gravel bar next to gurgling water that somehow… Continue reading

A long-tailed duck cruises in the harbor. (Photo by Kerry Howard)

Wild Shots: Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Alaska

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors… Continue reading

A long-tailed duck cruises in the harbor. (Photo by Kerry Howard)
Rhoda Walker, right, Sharon Early, and Audrey Kohler work on their improvisation as Mike Christenson, left, and Seth Caron prepare to enter during a rehearsal at Christenson’s house on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly)

Improv group starts ‘First Saturday’ shows

Starting at the beginning of October, members of local improv group Morally Improv-erished Inc. have found a new way to share their talent with the… Continue reading

Rhoda Walker, right, Sharon Early, and Audrey Kohler work on their improvisation as Mike Christenson, left, and Seth Caron prepare to enter during a rehearsal at Christenson’s house on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly)
A brick wall painted by Akiko Nishijima Rotch. Courtesy image.

Behind the curtains: Set design with Akiko Nishijima Rotch

Akiko Nishijima Rotch’s journey to become a set designer began with a musician bursting through a screen. At the time, she was a 17-year-old high… Continue reading

A brick wall painted by Akiko Nishijima Rotch. Courtesy image.
Made friends with a sheep on Dimond Hill. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Rainforest Photos Blog: Hiking abroad

I decided to break away from Juneau to spend New Year’s in Ireland. Directly after arriving in Dublin, which is on the east coast, I… Continue reading

Made friends with a sheep on Dimond Hill. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)
The northern lights dance over Sandy Beach in September 2016. (Photo by Angelo Saggiomo)

Blame it on the sun

When my sister Megan, who lives in Miami, escaped Hurricane Irma by flying up to visit us here in Alaska, she may have jumped out… Continue reading

The northern lights dance over Sandy Beach in September 2016. (Photo by Angelo Saggiomo)
Mount Edgecumbe High School students examine a salmon stomach. Photo by Amelia Greenberg | For the Capital City Weekly

Sitka Tribe, Mount Edgecumbe school on hunt for microplastics

Each year, Alaska Native peoples head out to catch fish and hunt seals as they have for thousands of years. But if current worldwide trends… Continue reading

Mount Edgecumbe High School students examine a salmon stomach. Photo by Amelia Greenberg | For the Capital City Weekly
Mallards, sleeping in the snow bob. (Photo by Mary F. Willson)

Birds in winter’s cold

The temperatures plummet to single digits, and maybe the winds howl too, and even if the lovely sun is shining, the days are short, food… Continue reading

Mallards, sleeping in the snow bob. (Photo by Mary F. Willson)
This signed print from artist Glenn Ojard is one of 20 that will be given away at Harbor Tea & Spice Company in January’s First Friday. Courtesy image.

January First Friday listings

“Seeing Faces” Juneau-Douglas City Museum 114 W. 4th St. 4:30-7 p.m. The Juneau Douglas City Museum will host a solo artist reception for Tsimshian carver… Continue reading

This signed print from artist Glenn Ojard is one of 20 that will be given away at Harbor Tea & Spice Company in January’s First Friday. Courtesy image.

Here we go again

It’s that time of year again: time to make New Year’s resolutions. Do you feel like you just did that? Every year it’s the same… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL

Recent births

Recent births at Barlett Regional Hospital: On Dec. 23, a son, Clark Paul Hartman, weighing 9 pounds, 0 ounces, was born to Lesley Kalbrener and… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017

The strength of vulnerability

I have a virus. I won’t share the symptoms. It is never helpful to place blame, but a sick two-year-old who loves to curl up… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017
  • By Shannon Fisher

Canvas at REACH appreciative of gift

The Canvas at REACH extends our sincere appreciation to First National Bank Alaska for their generous year-end gift. FNBA funded our framing supplies for 2018,… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017

American Red Cross of Alaska: Thank you, Bob

As 2017 comes to a close, we at the American Red Cross of Alaska would like to express our appreciation and sense of loss for… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017

Thank you for attending Juneau Masonic Club’s Christmas party

On behalf of the Juneau-Douglas Shrine Club, we want to thank everyone who attended our inaugural Christmas party on Dec. 17 at the Juneau Masonic… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2017

Most read Neighbors articles of 2017

A pastor of 30 years comes clean; Geoff Kirsch’s controversial satire of Alaska Airlines boarding policies; Kerry Howard’s unpacking of “Juneau Style”; the things they… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire