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Caribou swim the Kobuk River in their fall migration, Kobuk Valley National Park. All photos c. Nick Jans.

An essay from Jans’ ‘The Giant’s Hand: A Life in Arctic Alaska’

CARIBOU TIMEIt’s caribou time in arctic Alaska. The bright sun of summer fades; golden willow leaves flicker in the wind. To the north, the jagged… Continue reading

Caribou swim the Kobuk River in their fall migration, Kobuk Valley National Park. All photos c. Nick Jans.

Former Juneau Symphony conductor directs new children’s musical

Kyle Wiley Pickett, who left Juneau in 2014 to conduct the Topeka Symphony and the Springfield, Missouri Symphony, also found time to travel to Prague… Continue reading

Klondike trail resident artists to give talks

SKAGWAY— Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park will host three artist outreach talks to celebrate the experience of this year’s Artists in Residence on the… Continue reading

A sharp chain will make confetti, not sawdust.

Woodshed Kings: Zen and the Art of Chainsaw

In Alaska running a chainsaw is a social skill. You go out with the gang, buck up some downed trees, bring them somewhere, pitch them… Continue reading

A sharp chain will make confetti, not sawdust.
Ella Mooney takes over for her mother Jen and protects sockeye salmon from bugs.

How to gill a girl: Salmon fishing in Hydaburg

HOW TO GILL A GIRL: SALMON FISHING IN HYDABURGLike a salmon, I grew up running wild. As a toddler, I chased my brother through the… Continue reading

Ella Mooney takes over for her mother Jen and protects sockeye salmon from bugs.
Sled dogs howl in chorus as they pull a heavy skiff down the Ambler River.

A conversation with Nick Jans about his 12th and latest book

“An arctic pirate looks at sixty.”That’s how Nick Jans describes his newest book, a moving collection of essays called “The Giant’s Hand: A Life in… Continue reading

Sled dogs howl in chorus as they pull a heavy skiff down the Ambler River.
The cover of "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet"

Rainy Day Reads: Sci-fi for the soul

Science fiction writing, traditionally, is good at a lot of things: vibrant worlds, elaborate backstories, complex plots and lots and lots of delicious weirdness. Giving… Continue reading

The cover of "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet"
The Hobbit was reviewed by Clara Ferguson.

Young readers review their favorite books: Week 5

Each week throughout the summer, the Juneau Public Libraries, in collaboration with the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries and local businesses, award young readers… Continue reading

The Hobbit was reviewed by Clara Ferguson.
Artistic Coordinater Brandon Howard and summer intern Dara DeGrave add the final grout to a tile mural in front of The Canvas Gallery & Studio on June 29. Canvas artist Susy Martin made nearly 2,000 clay faces. Larger square tiles made by community members during a fundraiser form the border of the mural, and Marianne Manning made the glass mosaic top.

The Canvas’ mural is complete

The mural outside The Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery is complete.Artistic coordinator Brandon Howard said the unused, empty space “used to drive me nuts.”“It… Continue reading

Artistic Coordinater Brandon Howard and summer intern Dara DeGrave add the final grout to a tile mural in front of The Canvas Gallery & Studio on June 29. Canvas artist Susy Martin made nearly 2,000 clay faces. Larger square tiles made by community members during a fundraiser form the border of the mural, and Marianne Manning made the glass mosaic top.

August king opener likely in Southeast

AUGUST KING OPENER LIKELY IN SOUTHEASTSALMON TAKES CENTER STAGE EACH SUMMER BUT MANY OTHER FISHERIES ALSO ARE IN FULL SWING FROM KETCHIKAN TO KOTZEBUE.For salmon,… Continue reading

A Rorschach test in the Tongass canopy.

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 Rorschach test in the Tongass canopy.
People chat in Tenakee Springs on a foggy fall day.

My Corner of Alaska: Paradox in the Mailbox

For a few minutes the other day I stopped what I was doing to watch the afternoon floatplane land. The wind in Tenakee Inlet was… Continue reading

People chat in Tenakee Springs on a foggy fall day.

Robotics teams thank community for travel funding

The Thunder Mountain High School Robotics teams would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2015-16 season. Our five teams traveled to Sitka… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Southeast Food Bank of Alaska thanks Northrim

The Southeast Food Bank of Alaska would like to thank Northrim Bank and their board of directors for their generous donation of $2,000. This check… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Southeast Alaska Board of Realtors Memorial Scholarship recipients named

The 2016 Southeast Alaska Board of Realtors’ Memorial Scholarship recipients were Corbin Mitchell of Juneau-Douglas High School and Bernadette Franulovich of Ketchikan High School. Each… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Rasmuson awards $500,000 to JHFC

At its June 28 meeting, Rasmuson Foundation directors approved grants for eight organizations, with one in the amount of $500,000 going to the Juneau Housing… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, July 11Chicken SandwichMinestrone SoupRomaine SaladTuesday, July 12Chinese Fruited Pork with RiceBakedZucchiniHoney Orange SaladWednesday, July 13Baked Beef with GravyMashed PotatoesCarrotsThursday, July 14BBQ… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Living & Growing: Unified in diversity

Disunity, dissension, demonization, degradation, discombobulation, are just a few of the “D” words that cause so much pain and disharmony to us as people, community,… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By LARRY ROREM

Tis the season for Christmas in July

It’s time to dust off your Christmas attire you’ve buried in your garage/attic/closet since last winter. Come celebrate Christmas in July to support the Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Kayden Hunter Wanstall, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz., was born to Miranda Martin and Levi Wanstall of… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016