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Fly tying get together

The Raincountry Flyfishers will hold a fly tying and social meeting on Wednesday Feb. 24 starting at 7…

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Crude Magazine launches

Juneau local Cody Liska, along with friends and Southeast Alaskan business, has recently launched a magazine called “Crude.”…

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National Forest Service awards honor two Tongass employees

Two Ketchikan Forest Service employees, Dennis Landwehr and Ron Medel, are being nationally recognized for their outstanding contributions…

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Celestial myths, busted

The universe is massive and mysterious, and astronomers are still trying to grasp its true nature, so it’s…

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Wrangell Ranger District requests public input on Anan Wildlife Observatory

Till March 1, the public can give their say on the Draft Anan Recreation Plan, which is for…

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“Thinking photos” with Mark Kelley

At this Friday’s Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Fireside Lecture, award-winning photographer Mark Kelley will discuss how he conceptualizes…

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Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards nominations open

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the 2016 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. The…

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Pacific Seafood Processors Association names vice president for Alaska branch

The Pacific Seafood Processors Association selected Nicole Kimball as vice president – Alaska. Kimball will be based in…

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Public comment deadline nears for Tongass management plan

The last day to comment on amendments to the 2008 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan Tongass Plan…

Adriane Honerbrink models her "Aluminum Raven" made of recycled aluminum cans, pvc pipe and recycled fabric at the Wearable Art Extravaganza 2016 at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

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Photos: Wearable Art 2016: Reflections

All photos by Michael Penn / Juneau Empire

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Letter from the CCW editor: Southeast Alchemy

This week’s issue of the Capital City Weekly is devoted to an art form that has become strongly…

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What’s happening this week, Feb. 17-23

    FILM Documentary Premiere & Forum: The Flying University, 6:30-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 18, KTOO building. The…

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Museums of the world film series begins at Gold Town

If you’re hungry for a bit of “cinematic brain food,” join the Friends of the Alaska State Library,…

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Deadline reminders for February and March

  Feb. 17: SHI Juried Art Show applications due Sealaska Heritage Institute is accepting applications from artists who…

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Free Tai Chi classes for people over 60 begin March 1

A new series of free Tai Chi classes for Juneau citizens, age 60 and older, is now open…

First Lady Donna Walker, left, Andrus Award winner Laraine Derr, center, and AARP Alaska State President Terry Snyder are shown Feb. 10 after Derr received the 2015 AARP Alaska Andrus Award for Community Service.

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AARP Alaska Recognizes Laraine Derr for her commitment to community service

ANCHORAGE – Juneau resident Laraine Derr has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and…

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Record number of visitors traveled to Alaska in summer 2015

The recently released Alaska Visitor Statistics Program VI Interim Visitor Volume Report Summer 2015 shows that the state…

Artist Rosie Ainza fits model Marianna Carpeneti into her costume made of glass, synthetic leather, wire, ribbon and hateful public comments from social media users in her entry titled "Tweet" at the Wearable Art Extravaganza 2016 at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

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Wearable Art Q&A: Artist Rosalinda Ainza

Wearable Art Q&A: Artist Rosalinda Ainza Capital City Weekly   CCW: How many wearable art shows have you…

Artist Lauralye Miko, left, watches as model Amy George displays her "Southeast Seawolf" made of nautical charts, halibut line, barnacles, coral and seaglass at the Wearable Art Extravaganza 2016 at Centennial Hall on Sunday.

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Wearable Arts Q&A: Lauralye Miko’s Southeast Seawolf

CCW: What motivated you to get involved in Wearable Art in 2009? LM: I moved to Juneau in…

Polk Camp, now Prince of Wales most popular cabin last year, was slated for destruction before volunteers and the local Forest Service ranger worked to renovate the structure into a cabin.

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Polk Camp: From destruction to success

Just a few years ago, the Craig Ranger District Forest Service remote administrative camp on Polk Inlet on…