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Devils club shoots, ready to be harvested. Photo by Corinne Conlon.

Harvesting devil’s club shoots

What an incredible spring. Although I am always happy to see the end of winter, I like the anticipation of waiting for things to turn… Continue reading

Devils club shoots, ready to be harvested. Photo by Corinne Conlon.

Conference helps Juneau residents find root of disease, illness

A negative experience as a child can have a big impact on a person’s health, and the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition wants to begin figuring… Continue reading

An abandoned robin's egg. Photo by Kerry Howard.

Art in Unusual Places

ART IN UNUSUAL PLACESThe Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited… Continue reading

An abandoned robin's egg. Photo by Kerry Howard.

Juneau man’s son graduates with honors from Air Force

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared L. Clemens graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Juneau resident named to Dean’s List at Evangel University

Allie Bricker, daughter of Marlin and Ann Bricker of Juneau, has been named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Juneau resident completes 10 months of national service

Alicia Arehart of Juneau is one of 130 men and women, who have committed to 10 months of national service as part of the Southern… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Local receives Outstanding Master’s Thesis for graduate work

Rachel Bernstein’s thesis has been selected as the Outstanding Master’s Thesis by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association for 2016.Bernstein was awarded her masters from… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Tier 1 award to go to Capital Community Broadcasting, Inc.

In the first quarter of 2016, Rasmuson Foundation made 64 Tier 1 awards for a total of $1,338,739. Of that amount, $124,585 will go to… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Thanks from the Juneau Raptor Center

The Juneau Raptor Center thanks everyone that came out on Juneau Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 30, to ride the tram, see our education birds… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

JSPC thanks Juneau Community Foundation

The Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition (JSPC) wants to thank the Juneau Community Foundation for a recent grant to help support the operations of the Sources… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
NorthStar Trekking helicopter hauling a sling of garbage.

Wetlands cleanup a community success

On a beautiful, albeit rainy Saturday, April 23, over 100 dedicated community volunteers removed about 2,360 pounds of trash, debris and recyclables from the Mendenhall… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
NorthStar Trekking helicopter hauling a sling of garbage.

Gastineau Elementary says thanks for participation in science night

The Gastineau Elementary School community would like to thank all of the amazing local scientists and organizations who generously shared their time and knowledge at… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
Mayor Ken Koelsch and his reading audience along with librarian MJ Grandee of the Juneau Public Libraries and Joy Lyon, executive director of AEYC-SEA.

Thanks for making the Early Learning Fair a success

On Thursday, April 21, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., over 80 families were part of the 8th Annual Early Learning Fair. The event was held at the… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
Mayor Ken Koelsch and his reading audience along with librarian MJ Grandee of the Juneau Public Libraries and Joy Lyon, executive director of AEYC-SEA.
Johanna Fagen accepts her award for her teaching at UAS.

UAS 2016 Faculty Excellence Awards given out

Four University of Alaska Southeast faculty members were the recipients of annual Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the Auke Lake campus on May 2.… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
Johanna Fagen accepts her award for her teaching at UAS.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, May 9Macaroni and Cheese with HamBroccoliCarrot and Raisin SaladTuesday, May 10Turkey and GravyMashed PotatoesPeasSpinach SaladWednesday, May 11Beef StewGarlic BreadApricot SaladThursday, May… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, William Ennis Hartman, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz., was born to Lesley Kalbrener and Zane Hartman of… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016

Slacktide: Alaska moms kick butt

Few people appreciate what goes into being a mom like a stay-at-home dad.Eight years ago, my wife and I faced that all-important question: which one… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Thunder Mountain High School April students recognized. Left to right: counselor Kathy McCasland, principal Dan Larson,Leilani Eshnaur, Lutini Tupou, Erik Bach, Megan Boegli, Sasha Pico, Mikayla May, Siena Hanna and Phil Merrell. Not pictured: Ashley Cunningham.

TMHS April student recognitions

Thunder Mountain High School named the following students to be recognized for the month of April.Senior Magen Boegli was nominated by Yearbook Teacher Janna Lelchuk.“Magen… Continue reading

  • May 8, 2016
Thunder Mountain High School April students recognized. Left to right: counselor Kathy McCasland, principal Dan Larson,Leilani Eshnaur, Lutini Tupou, Erik Bach, Megan Boegli, Sasha Pico, Mikayla May, Siena Hanna and Phil Merrell. Not pictured: Ashley Cunningham.

Off the trails: Ballet of the unhatched chicks

In April, I listened with pleasure to the Taku Winds’ performance of Moussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. One of the “pictures” illustrated in music is… Continue reading