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Pages from September's issue of MYTH zine.

Anonymous poetry and art zine hits Juneau streets

If you’ve been downtown in the last few months, you might have noticed — amidst all the tourists — a new zine has hit the… Continue reading

Pages from September's issue of MYTH zine.

Gold Street Music concert features Huckleberry Pickers

JUNEAU — In the first concert of its 13th season, Gold Street Music will feature The Huckleberry Pickers: Karen, Heather, Ciara, Sally and Anissa; Dara… Continue reading

The family crests of George Suckinaw James Jr. who is from the First House of Kuiu Island.

Preserving petroglyphs

Some may call Alaska “The Last Frontier,” but evidence of Alaska Natives’ thousands of years here is etched right into the rocks. Hundreds — perhaps… Continue reading

The family crests of George Suckinaw James Jr. who is from the First House of Kuiu Island.
Building Fires in the Snow made for a good read in front of the Shakes Glacier along the Stikine River.

Review: Building Fires in the Snow

‘A LANDMARK ADDITION’ TO ALASKAN WRITINGBY CHELSEA TREMBLAYFor the Capital City WeeklyI was sitting on a mossy overlook watching Shakes Glacier up the Stikine River.… Continue reading

Building Fires in the Snow made for a good read in front of the Shakes Glacier along the Stikine River.
Matisyahu performs.

Second time around: Matisyahu returns to Alaska

The first time I caught Matisyahu — Christmas Eve, 2003 at a club in Brooklyn — he was like nothing I’d ever seen. And musically,… Continue reading

Matisyahu performs.
Blue sky and latillas on a late summer's day.

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in… Continue reading

Blue sky and latillas on a late summer's day.

Living & Growing: Truth, justice and the American Way

Truth, justice and the American Way. This was Superman’s catch-phrase, and has been in circulation for almost 80 years. It certainly has an appeal to… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
  • By KEITH HERMANN
Guy Unzicker.

Guy About Town: The dangerous road of expression

My hands were shaking. I couldn’t read my notes. I felt like doubling over and the act of speaking itself felt like trying to build… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER
Guy Unzicker.

St. Vincent’s thanks donors

The St Vincent de Paul Mission is to provide material and spiritual charity and to work for social justice for all. To that end, through… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
Madeline Soboleff Levy.

Madeline Soboleff Levy promoted to General Consul

Madeline Soboleff Levy (Shaa Xei di Tlaa / Gaayjuwaay) has accepted a new position as General Counsel to Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
Madeline Soboleff Levy.

Local makes it to WSU President’s Honor Roll

Darian McKenzie Perov of Juneau made Washington State University’s President Honor Roll for the summer 2016 semester.To be placed on the President’s Honor Roll, a… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016

JCF’s Douglas-Doran Fund awards grants to Juneau organizations

The Juneau Community Foundation and the Douglas-Doran Foundation Fund advisor will give 17 grants to support several southeast organizations, primarily focused on providing programs and… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016

Senior Menu

Monday, Sept. 19Ham and Cheese SandwichSplit Pea SoupTossed SaladTuesday, Sept. 20Turkey with GravyMashed PotatoesBroccoliCarrot-Pineapple SaladWednesday, Sept. 21Beef StewBiscuitsCabbage with Fruit SaladThursday, Sept. 22Pork RoastRiceHarvard BeetsCauliflower… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016

The Story Sharer: Unwinding with a ukulele

This piece is dedicated to this columnist’s mother, Agnes Elizarde.If you asked me how my junior year of high school went, I would probably tell… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
  • By TASHA ELIZARDE

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Tobin Will Kantola, weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz., was born to Heidi and Shawn Kantola of Juneau… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016

UAS nurtures new Master of Arts teachers for Alaska

When Andrew Israelsen searched for a graduate teaching program, he looked north — way north.The Southern California resident, along with his partner Katie Kroko, selected… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
  • By STEVE QUINN

Black and White Gala raises money for psychiatric equipment

The Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation’s annual Black & White Gala and Fundraiser will raise funds for psychiatric telemedicine equipment the hospital needs. This year’s event… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016

Thank you for helping us find Ryan

Our family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to all that responded last week to help search for Ryan.So many responded and without hesitation.Please accept… Continue reading

  • Sep 18, 2016
Auke Rec on a moody day.

Wild Shots

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

Auke Rec on a moody day.
A female darner dragonfly lays her eggs at the edge of a pond.

Off the Trails: Hither and yon

One sunny day in late August, a friend and I headed up to the meadows at the base of Mount Jumbo, just above the Treadwell… Continue reading

A female darner dragonfly lays her eggs at the edge of a pond.