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An eagle flies with crows after hitting a nest.

It’s crow season: fetch the blowgun

“They’re psycho crows!” my friend exclaimed. “Every day. Four o’clock in the morning. Caw! Caw! Caw! They’re driving me crazy.” I sympathized with her. It… Continue reading

An eagle flies with crows after hitting a nest.

Dry fly fishing

There’s a moment during the spring when things start to come together. With the realization that the new life season is here comes clarity and… Continue reading

Herb ravioli

Meals with Midgi: That’s Amore’

Last week was full of wonder. We enjoyed beautiful, sunny days, walks in the gorgeous Tongass National Forest and the much anticipated Il Bocca Al… Continue reading

Herb ravioli

On Writing: Idioms & Oddities, part two

Simply put, idioms are the way we say things, and there’s no rhyme or reason to them. Prepositions, for instance — those little words like… Continue reading

Soldotna Creek targeted for pike eradication

KENAI — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is preparing to move forward in the second phase of a project to eradicate the invasive… Continue reading

Relay for Life thanks Taku Tattoo

Taku Tattoo made it possible for Relay for Life of Juneau, team Keep Fighting, to hold a tattoo fundraiser on Feb. 27. Participants selected from… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Living & Growing: I wouldn’t even touch one of those people

We are unique people with opinions and attitudes that can both connect us and disconnect us from others. Life is a journey that involves decision… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
  • By LARRY ROREM

PITAAS Program seeks to increase number of Alaska Native teachers

Preparing Indigenous Teachers and Administrators for Alaska Schools, a scholarship program through the University of Alaska Southeast, is designed to help Alaska Natives earn a… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Gastineau Genealogical Society meeting at the library.

Thank you Gastineau Genealogical Society

Thanks to members of the Gastineau Genealogical Society, two workshops were held at the downtown library in March providing hands-on instruction on how to access… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Gastineau Genealogical Society meeting at the library.
Pinewood Derby event took place at Centennial Hall. Participants look to the end of the derby track and the winning car.

Fundraiser for Eagle River Scout Camp comes close to two grand

The partnership between the Great Alaska Council and the Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association, along with Mendenhall Auto Center, fundraised for the Eagle River Scout… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
Pinewood Derby event took place at Centennial Hall. Participants look to the end of the derby track and the winning car.

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, March 28Closed for Seward’s DayPancake Fundraiser 9– 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, March 29BBQ Beef on BunMixed VegetablesPotato SaladWednesday, March 30Liver and OnionsPotatoesZucchiniGarden SaladThursday,… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, U’ilani Penelope Keliihoomalu, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz., was born to Jennifer Ruth Glover and Kawika Keliihoomalu… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Slacktide: Five stages of grief: Winter 2016

When it comes to weather, I’m usually an undying optimist—ask my wife; it drives her crazy. Every day since January I’ve been assuring her the… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch

Gimme a Smile: Colds, caucuses and skunk cabbage

It’s a big responsibility writing a column for the newspaper, trying to touch on topics that readers will identify with while highlighting the humorous side… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL

Thanks to those who helped with the skate park

My name is Sonny Pittman. I helped build the Pipeline Skate Park when I was in high school along with many other skaters and volunteers.… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Timeline: Palestine-Israel

Skip Schiel, a Cambridge, Massachusetts based photojournalist, will present his slideshow, Timeline: Palestine-Israel on March 28 at 5 p.m. The program will be held at… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Bartlett Foundation thanks Community for Fahrenkamp-Kelly Tournament

The 27th annual Fahrenkamp/Kelly Legislative Putting Tournament once again transformed the halls of Alaska’s State Capitol into a putting green. This charitable event held on… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
The first annual Alaska's Heart through Student Art & Technology Exhibit and Alaska Council of School Administrators' Legislative Reception was recently held in Juneau.  It was an opportunity to have key education stakeholders, legislators and legislative staff meet together and highlight the positive happenings in education.  Superintendent Mark Miller attended the event and is with artwork by students in the Juneau Borough School District.  Student artists received certificates signed by the honorary chair of the event, First Lady Donna Walker. Many pieces from the exhibit are now on display in the Capitol for all to enjoy. The evening was sponsored by the Alaska Council of school Administrators, GCI Education, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council and the Alaska Arts Education Consortium.

Photo: Student art and techonology exhibit

The first Alaska’s Heart through Student Art & Technology Exhibit and Alaska Council of School Administrators’ Legislative Reception was recently held in Juneau. It was… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016
The first annual Alaska's Heart through Student Art & Technology Exhibit and Alaska Council of School Administrators' Legislative Reception was recently held in Juneau.  It was an opportunity to have key education stakeholders, legislators and legislative staff meet together and highlight the positive happenings in education.  Superintendent Mark Miller attended the event and is with artwork by students in the Juneau Borough School District.  Student artists received certificates signed by the honorary chair of the event, First Lady Donna Walker. Many pieces from the exhibit are now on display in the Capitol for all to enjoy. The evening was sponsored by the Alaska Council of school Administrators, GCI Education, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council and the Alaska Arts Education Consortium.

Evergreen Cemetery digital tool available

A recent partnership between the City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation Department, Community Development Department and the Juneau-Douglas City Museum consolidated existing paper… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016

Cal for art: reusable tote bag

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council calls for artists to submit a graphic of their own creation to be used as the first-ever design on… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2016