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Young readers review books

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

These salmon tacos were inspired by Deckhand Dave's fish taco stand in downtown Juneau. Photo by Kelly "Midgi" Moore.

Meals by Midgi: Everything’s coming up fish tacos

Is it me, or is there an abundance of places in town with extraordinarily delicious fish tacos? There’s the Hangar, with its seared halibut fish… Continue reading

These salmon tacos were inspired by Deckhand Dave's fish taco stand in downtown Juneau. Photo by Kelly "Midgi" Moore.
Bridget and George Kuhar record "And His Father" with other members of Playboy Spaceman. The release concert is July 8. Courtesy photo.

Review: Playboy Spaceman returns to Earth with the release of ‘And His Father’

The One Heart Army is back on the field this week, with Playboy Spaceman unfurling its standards and releasing its newest album, “And His Father.”… Continue reading

Bridget and George Kuhar record "And His Father" with other members of Playboy Spaceman. The release concert is July 8. Courtesy photo.
Just some of the books the Capital City Weekly has received over the past few months.

From the Capital City Weekly bookshelves

We get a lot of great books for review at the Capital City Weekly. Sadly, we aren’t able to review them all, though we do… Continue reading

Just some of the books the Capital City Weekly has received over the past few months.
Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.

Photos: Author Christopher Moore stops by Juneau

Internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore and Hearthside Books owner Brenda Weaver pose with Moore’s 2014 book “The Serpent of Venice.” Moore is in Juneau to… Continue reading

Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.
A porthole to the sky (a shed door.) Photo by Brooke Daly.

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 porthole to the sky (a shed door.) Photo by Brooke Daly.

Capital City Transit trip planner now available

Capital Transit now has a trip planner, provided by Google Maps, available at juneau.org/capitaltransit so that riders can easily plan trips from their computer or… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Deadline approaches for Summer of Heroes scholarship

If you know of a deserving youth who has a positive impact on their community and could also use some money for college, nominate them… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Light up the night while riding your bike

In an effort to promote bicyclist safety, the Juneau Police Department will be holding a special bike ride the evening of the Independence Day fireworks… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Mendenhall Flying Lions thank Juneau

Lions Clubs around the world will be celebrating 100 years of community service in 2017. The Juneau Mendenhall Flying Lions Club has been serving Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, July 4CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYTuesday, July 5Ham and Bean SoupCornbreadTomato Slices & Cottage CheeseWednesday, July 6Tuna and NoodlesSteamed Spinach CornColeslawThursday, July 7French… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Juneau resident graduates from St. Olaf College

Graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School Megan Behnke recently graduated summa cum laude from St. Olaf College with her degree in chemistry. She is the daughter… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Territorial Sportsmen asks for float support

The Juneau-based Territorial Sportsmen will be entering a float in the Juneau and Douglas Fourth of July Parades this year to emphasize community programs highlighted… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016
Fourth of July fireworks burst above the lights of Juneau on Friday night, July 3, 2015.

Gimme a Smile: Happy birthday!

Take a honking big parade, add a feast of corn on the cob and barbeque, top it off with fireworks and what have you got?… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL
Fourth of July fireworks burst above the lights of Juneau on Friday night, July 3, 2015.

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Ashely Marie Fleming, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz., was born to Danielle and Robert Fleming of Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Local graduates from University of Iowa

Elizabeth Rumpza of Juneau received a master in urban and regional planning degree from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2016… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

March with the public libraries

Come march or ride your bike in the Fourth of July Douglas Parade with the Juneau Public Libraries and the Friends of the Juneau Public… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Local graduates from Fort Lewis College

Dabney Meachum of Juneau graduated from Fort Lewis College this spring and received a bachelor’s degree in political science.… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

TMHS student chosen for Congressional internship

Thunder Mountain High School student Kevin Allen was selected as one of 10 interns for Sen. Lisa Murkowksi’s office, R-Alaska.… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Living & Growing: Godspeed and farewell

Dear Juneau,I am about to be one of those persons, in the way of Southeast Alaska and the church, who come into our midst, stay… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016
  • By SUE BAHLEDA