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Brent and Annette Cole stand inside their original shop. Since May of 2015, the couple have begun production in their new facility, where drying, processing and storage can happen under one roof. Photo Bethany Goodrich, 2014.

From salvage to song

With Folkfest happening this week, Southeast Alaskans will be swinging, dancing and celebrating the changing seasons. If you are lucky enough to attend, keep your… Continue reading

Brent and Annette Cole stand inside their original shop. Since May of 2015, the couple have begun production in their new facility, where drying, processing and storage can happen under one roof. Photo Bethany Goodrich, 2014.
Seaweed forms a jagged line along the shore at Sandy Beach. Photo by Margaret Herron.

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

Seaweed forms a jagged line along the shore at Sandy Beach. Photo by Margaret Herron.

Tribe can seek potentially millions from Urban Outfitters

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A federal judge has cleared the way for the Navajo Nation to seek potentially millions of dollars in its 2012 lawsuit over… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By FELICIA FONSECA
Juneau Old Timers and the Whitehorse Knights pose together at the Treadwell Ice Arena.

Sister Cities hockey tournament successful due to the help of many

On Feb. 25 the Juneau Old Timers and the Whitehorse Knights played the first game of the Rainforest Classic Hockey Tournament. The Juneau Sister Cities… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
Juneau Old Timers and the Whitehorse Knights pose together at the Treadwell Ice Arena.

UAS School of Management receives international recognition

The School of Management at the University of Alaska Southeast received international recognition for its Human Resource Management program. The Society of Human Resource Management… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Fox’s swim team wins at NCAA Division III national championship

Kenny Fox, a freshman at Denison University in Ohio, comes from Juneau and graduated Thunder Mountain High School where he also swam competitively. He competed… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Two Juneau residents graduate Washington State

Two Juneau residents graduated from Washington State University during the Fall of 2015: Daffodil Ybanez Alinson earned a Bachelor of Science, and Mikael D. Anderson… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Thanks from the Juneau Raptor Center

Thanks to everyone that attended our 2016 annual meeting and open house at the Nugget Mall on Saturday, March 26. We had a great time… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Summer youth camps 2016

There will be a variety of different youth summer camps this year, from cultural, fine arts, outdoors, overnight, sports and STEM camps. To help parents… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

The STEM Camp enrollment has opened

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math summer camps are back. Hundreds of children participated in the Juneau Economic Development Council’s STEM summer camps last year.… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
Big Brothers, Big Sisters took advantage of two scheduled craft sessions at Jo-Ann Fabric on Saturday, March 5​ and 19. Participants crafted giant Easter eggs to celebrate the coming of spring.​ This program was paid for ​by the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau through sales tax revenues.

Photo: Thanks from Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Big Brothers, Big Sisters took advantage of two scheduled craft sessions at Jo-Ann Fabric on Saturday, March 5 ​and 19. Participants crafted giant Easter eggs… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
Big Brothers, Big Sisters took advantage of two scheduled craft sessions at Jo-Ann Fabric on Saturday, March 5​ and 19. Participants crafted giant Easter eggs to celebrate the coming of spring.​ This program was paid for ​by the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau through sales tax revenues.
JAMM receives a check from Small Shops Give!

JAMM thanks Annie Kaills and Shoefly through “Small Shops Give!”

On behalf of the entire Juneau Alaska Music Matters community, thank you Annie Kaill’s and Shoefly for your donation to JAMM through your new local… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
JAMM receives a check from Small Shops Give!

Norwegian breakfast

A Norwegian Breakfast “Frokost” will be served to the public on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Juneau Yacht Club, Aurora Harbor. It… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Mary Jorince C. Ruiz, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz., was born to Princess and Johnny Ruiz of… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016

Senior menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, April 4Chef’s SaladTomato SoupRollHoney Orange SaladTuesday, April 5Egg Salad SandwichMinestrone Soup Fruit Salad with Cottage CheeseWednesday, April 6LasagnaTossed SaladGarlic BreadOrange SlicesThursday,… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
Nick and Logan eat at a BBQ restaurant in Hiawasee, Georgia, after leaving the trail.

The Walking Trip: Walkers in the Woods, Part Two

Editor’s note: This is part two of a continuing series about Logan Miller and Nick Rutecki, both of Juneau, as they hike the United States. Our… Continue reading

Nick and Logan eat at a BBQ restaurant in Hiawasee, Georgia, after leaving the trail.

Agency debuts tools to track Alaska marine diets, ecosystems

JUNEAU — SScientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have debuted two databases designed to give researchers data on marine fish species diets and… Continue reading

Traceability in seafood chain about money, not just ethics

PORTLAND, Maine — A coalition of environmentalists and seafood industry professionals is campaigning to make the case that traceability in the seafood industry is about… Continue reading

Purple mountain saxifrage in bloom.

On the Trails: Spring equinox

The week that included the equinox brought a run of more nice weather, calling me out to note the signs of what seems to be… Continue reading

Purple mountain saxifrage in bloom.
This March 14, 2016, photo shows salmon packets with curry and green beans in Concord, N.H. Baking fish in a foil packet keeps it moist and makes it difficult to overcook. It also is a great way to simultaneously cook sides, such as the green beans in this recipe.

For foolproof baked salmon, reach for the foil

We all know that eating fish several times a week is a healthy goal. But a lot of otherwise accomplished home cooks still find cooking… Continue reading

This March 14, 2016, photo shows salmon packets with curry and green beans in Concord, N.H. Baking fish in a foil packet keeps it moist and makes it difficult to overcook. It also is a great way to simultaneously cook sides, such as the green beans in this recipe.