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Nagoonberries are tiny, hard to find... and worth the effort.

Gathering Alaska: Finding nagoonberries’ secret spot

At first it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes nagoonberries wonderful. They’re a single berry on a tiny plant that are preyed upon by those… Continue reading

Nagoonberries are tiny, hard to find... and worth the effort.
Woodshed Kings columnist Dick Callahan with a woodpile stocked to last the winter.

Woodshed Kings: How much wood is enough?

HOW MUCH WOOD IS ENOUGH?The junk mail du jour was one of those women’s sportswear catalogs where trim, angular-jawed yuppies peer intently into the distance… Continue reading

Woodshed Kings columnist Dick Callahan with a woodpile stocked to last the winter.
Juneau author Paul Berg on duty with the FBI and federal marshals in an underground bunker during the siege of Wounded Knee. He was a teacher at the time.

Juneau man grapples with aftermath of Vietnam, Wounded Knee

Juneau teacher Paul Kristian Berg has faced choices so difficult most people never have to make them. During the Vietnam War, he set bomb targets… Continue reading

Juneau author Paul Berg on duty with the FBI and federal marshals in an underground bunker during the siege of Wounded Knee. He was a teacher at the time.
A rainbow made of string.  Renwick Gallery, Washington DC, June, 2016.

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

A rainbow made of string.  Renwick Gallery, Washington DC, June, 2016.
Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler's "Alder in the Rain [summer]" is on display in the Outdoor Art Exhibit at Carkeek Park "Heaven & Earth VIII" in Seattle. Here is the artist with her work.

Juneau artist displays work outdoors in Seattle

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler has a piece on display at Carkeek Park in Seattle through September.The piece is “Alder in the Rain [summer]” and is… Continue reading

Juneau artist Rachael Juzeler's "Alder in the Rain [summer]" is on display in the Outdoor Art Exhibit at Carkeek Park "Heaven & Earth VIII" in Seattle. Here is the artist with her work.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Aug. 8Egg Salad SandwichPotato SoupSunshine SaladTuesday, Aug. 9Taco SaladOrange SlicesWednesday, Aug. 10Beef Stroganoff with NoodlesMixed VegetablesSlawThursday, Aug. 11Pineapple Lemon ChickenRice PilafGreen… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
Amanda Falls and her daughter, Le'Neaha DeTienne, paint the inside of a new daycare facility at Pavitt Health & Fitness in July.

Mother-daughter team paint mural for Pavitt’s childcare center

Pavitt Health and Fitness will be opening a childcare center for their gym users in the building next door. Parents will be able to drop… Continue reading

Amanda Falls and her daughter, Le'Neaha DeTienne, paint the inside of a new daycare facility at Pavitt Health & Fitness in July.
Guy Unzicker.

Guy About Town: A mobile diorama

There comes a time in every Juneauite’s life when they find themselves at a crossroads — sometimes literally without a mode of transportation.Perhaps your deep-seated… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By GUY UNZICKER
Guy Unzicker.

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Parker Anthony Miller, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz., was born to Laine White and Hunter Miller of… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
Antigone's costume made by Ruth Fulwiler from the play "Antigone."

A peek behind the curtains: Costume creations

Once a stay at home mom, Ruth Fulwiler saw her life get busier when she was handed a job for costume designing at her daughter’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016
  • By SHANNON MASON
Antigone's costume made by Ruth Fulwiler from the play "Antigone."

Residents named to Dean’s List, Honor Roll at UNC

At the University of Northern Colorado, Juneau residents Aaron Abella made the Dean’s List and David Dumesnil made the Honor Roll. To make the Dean’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

Lynn Canal Running Camp thanks numerous contributors

The Southeast Road Runners’ 2016 Lynn Canal Running Camp was another successful week of high school running on our world-class trail system. Thank you to… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

Juneau resident graduates with master of science from UW

Carl H. Koch graduated from the University of Wyoming this spring semester with his master of science.… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

Local made it to the Dream Team

Juneau resident and University of Alaska Fairbanks information technology student Stephanie Harvey was selected to go to Cisco Live in Las Vegas as part of… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

Lions recycle inkjet toner cartridges

The Juneau Mendenhall Flying Lions are collecting Inkjet toner cartridges to be recycled. Not only is this keeping toner cartridges out of the landfill, but… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

The Learning Connection reopens after summer break

The Learning Connection (TLC) has reopened after their summer break.This August they will be open from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday through Thursdays and 9… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

New community relations director comes to Bartlett

Bartlett Regional Hospital hired Katie Bausler as its new community relations director. Bausler replaces Jim Strader, who retired after seven years directing internal and external… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2016

Tlingit story: ‘Boy who didn’t respect the salmon’

TESLIN, Yukon Territory — A traditional Tlingit story about respect, as told by Teslin Tlingit band council member Duane Aucoin:“There was a young boy who… Continue reading

Spruce aphid are shown on the needle of a Sitka spruce.

Off the Trails: Spruce aphid numbers are growing, but is it enough to do harm?

When the needles began to fall like rain earlier in the summer, and piled up in windrows on sidewalks and roadways, every one wondered why… Continue reading

Spruce aphid are shown on the needle of a Sitka spruce.

Alaska Science Forum: Scientists reveal what killed St. Paul mammoths

Using the tiniest of clues, scientists have determined what probably killed the woolly mammoths of St. Paul Island — thirst.“It looks like climate did them… Continue reading