A few weeks ago my neighbor and I were talking firewood. Specifically, we were talking about whether to stack with the bark up or the… Continue reading
The Juneau Senior Center will host Alaska Day Pancake Breakfast on Alaska Day, Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 9-11:30 a.m. All proceeds will go to benefit… Continue reading
The Juneau Family Health and Birth Center is hosting a dinner at SALT on Wednesday, Oct. 26, beginning at 6 p.m. Lionel Uddipa, SALT’s chef,… Continue reading
On Oct. 8, at Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation’s Black and White Gala and Fundraiser, two scholarships totaling $5,00 were awarded to Juneau behavioral health practitioners.The… Continue reading
Alaska Airlines is inviting school age children from across the state of Alaska to help paint a new plane, as part of its “Paint the… Continue reading
The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association extends a gigantic thank you to all of the donors for our silent auction, held on Oct. 1. With your… Continue reading
From all the children who will enjoy a new playground, we thank the Juneau Community Foundation’s Douglas-Dornan Fund for their support. The Sitka Playground Committee… Continue reading
Everyone who likes to sing is invited to join the Holiday Pops chorus for its ninth season. Sponsored by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council,… Continue reading
Errol and Diane Champion were married on Oct. 22, 1966, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at DIPAC Macaulay… Continue reading
Time to buy those lawn ornaments, stock up on candy bars and get ready to argue over who is more terrifying — it’s election season!… Continue reading
When brainstorming for this column, I realized I haven’t properly introduced myself to you, my readers. For those who are interested, here is a small… Continue reading
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, William “Wiley” Bennett Coy, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz., was born to Jenna and Daniel Coy of… Continue reading
Monday, Oct. 17Creole Pork RiceCauliflowerSunshine SaladTuesday, Oct. 18CLOSED FOR ALASKA DAYWednesday, Oct. 19Roast Beef Sandwich Corn ChowderCole SlawThursday, Oct. 20Salisbury Steak with GravyMashed PotatoesPeach SaladFriday,… Continue reading
A few years ago, I had the privilege of meeting and hosting singer, Sherman Andrus. He had once been with the Jordanaires, a back-up singer… Continue reading
As I was writing last week’s piece about mind-bending parasites, I came upon many fascinating reports about microorganisms (parasitic or otherwise) in relation to humans.… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Researchers in Alaska will soon have access to the only complete humpback whale skeleton in the state, but they will have to wait… Continue reading
Out here, in a smooth plain stretching over Alaska’s wrinkled face, water and tree and mud dissolve to fuzz at each horizon. No hills or… Continue reading
STANLEY, Idaho — A couple of years ago, a group of us hiked to Kane Lake in the Pioneer Mountains in early October. It was… Continue reading
To a graffiti artist, a blank wall represents an opportunity for expression. For a prisoner, it’s the opposite of opportunity – walls are among the… Continue reading
Alaska House Fisheries Committee public hearing, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thomas B. Steward Legislative Office Building room 105. The committee will hear testimony… Continue reading