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National Park Service seeks centennial sculpture design

The National Park Service is seeking local sculptors to provide concept designs for a sculpture that will become the centerpiece of a new “Ton of… Continue reading

POW chamber to host business development summit in Klawock

Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Summit Business Development in Klawock. It will take place on April 22-23 at the Vocational and… Continue reading

Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce anniversary celebration

Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce anniversary celebrationPrince of Wales Chamber of Commerce will celebrate their 25th anniversary (formed in 1991) with a gala dinner… Continue reading

Juneau Audubon Society meeting on whales and rivers

Local naturalist, captain and wildlife photographer Joshua Peters will present “Southern Resident Whales & the Effect of Damming Washington and Oregon Rivers” as the March… Continue reading

Sealaska Heritage’s upcoming youth programs

Sealaska Heritage Institute’s released their upcoming summer youth programs so the community could save the date.From June 14-17 will be the Latseen Running Camp for… Continue reading

Path to Prosperity 2016 competition application period open

Do you or someone you know have an idea to run a business? The Path to Prosperity competition aims to identify and support innovative business… Continue reading

Set your fiction on fire with Kim Heacox

Working on a novel? Thinking about it? Looking for inspiration? A few ideas? Join Gustavus novelist Kim Heacox for a 3-hour-long workshop on how to… Continue reading

Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition’s quarterly meeting

The Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition’s quarterly meeting is upcoming so members can connect and figure out better methods of preventing violence in Alaska.It will take… Continue reading

Juneau Makerspace grand opening March 12

Juneau Makerspace, located at 1759 Anka Street in the Lemon Creek area, will hold its grand opening on March 12 from 1-4 p.m. to commemorate… Continue reading

Christina Apathy, left, rehearses with Tiffany Cooper in Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room, or the vibrator play" at Perseverance Theatre on Saturday.

In the next room: A ‘hysterical’ play about sex, love and a helpful invention

This isn’t a play for nervous giggling — it’s a play for belly laughs, perhaps even bellowing or cackling.In the Next Room (or The Vibrator… Continue reading

Christina Apathy, left, rehearses with Tiffany Cooper in Sarah Ruhl's "In the Next Room, or the vibrator play" at Perseverance Theatre on Saturday.

Test your fiscal crisis knowledge

How much do you know about the fiscal crisis? Well now you can test yourself and find out.As part of its ongoing effort to talk… Continue reading

On the beach of Shelter Island before the cabin, David Bartlett can be seen in plaid beside Hans Moser in the orange jacket. Film crew in foreground with camera and mircrophone. Photo taken last day of filming in September 2015.

Reality TV comes to Juneau

On Tuesday evenings at Louie’s Douglas Inn, two men and a whole lot of other patrons watch an episode of “Building Alaska.” Unlike the rest,… Continue reading

On the beach of Shelter Island before the cabin, David Bartlett can be seen in plaid beside Hans Moser in the orange jacket. Film crew in foreground with camera and mircrophone. Photo taken last day of filming in September 2015.
Kids audition for Juneau's Got Talent. Pictured, facing the camera from left to right, are judges Eric Scott, Hali Duran, and Zachary Hench. The inaugural talent show, hosted by Juneau Dance Theatre, is March 12 at  the Juneau Arts and Culture Center at 7 p.m. Photo by Diane Antaya.

Dance group to present ‘Juneau’s Got Talent’

Fiddlers, belly dancers, jumpropers, singers — Juneau’s got a lot of talented performers and artists, and Juneau Dance Theatre is bringing them together for the… Continue reading

Kids audition for Juneau's Got Talent. Pictured, facing the camera from left to right, are judges Eric Scott, Hali Duran, and Zachary Hench. The inaugural talent show, hosted by Juneau Dance Theatre, is March 12 at  the Juneau Arts and Culture Center at 7 p.m. Photo by Diane Antaya.

Next Fireside Lecture about the Taku Glacier

University of Alaska professors and glacier researchers Jason Amundson and Martin Truffer will present the March 11 Fireside Lecture on the Taku Glacier at Mendenhall… Continue reading

Planetarium to present ‘The Night Sky Tonight’ March 14

The Marie Drake Planetarium will on March 14 present “The Night Sky Tonight,” covering current astronomical events including the recent detection of gravitational waves. This… Continue reading

Rico Worl talks opening his new shop in May 2014 which feature his designs based on Southeast Alaska Indian culture.

In the Works: Rico Worl

Editor’s note: In this new series, we ask questions of working artists around Southeast Alaska. To suggest an artist, email maryc.martin@capweek.com.CCW:Do you have any particular… Continue reading

Rico Worl talks opening his new shop in May 2014 which feature his designs based on Southeast Alaska Indian culture.

Fish Factor: Halibut mystery

Fish stomachs could help solve the mystery of why Alaska halibut are so small for their age.Halibut weights are about one-third of what they were… Continue reading

Rainy Day Reads: In blackest, coldest print: 'Stoner' by John Williams

Rainy Day Reads: In blackest, coldest print: ‘Stoner’ by John Williams

I bought this book because it was pretty and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was also wonderful.The 50th anniversary edition is in a… Continue reading

Rainy Day Reads: In blackest, coldest print: 'Stoner' by John Williams
Senate pages Carley Moller, second from left, and James Holzenberg, third from right, pose in the Senate chambers with Sen. Charlie Huggins on a "Kuspuk Friday."

Meet the Juneau Senate Pages

As chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, one of Sen. Charlie Huggins’ responsibilities and privileges is overseeing the young people from around our state who… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016
Senate pages Carley Moller, second from left, and James Holzenberg, third from right, pose in the Senate chambers with Sen. Charlie Huggins on a "Kuspuk Friday."

Alaska Seaplanes names cargo manager

Tegan McCarty, an experienced member of the Southeast Alaska commuter aviation industry has stepped into a new role at Alaska Seaplanes and will lead the… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2016