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Juneau writer Ernestine Hayes, author of "Blonde Indian," reads from her forthcoming memoir, whose working title is "The Dao of Raven: An Alaska Native Memoir."

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‘Shaped by the North: the influence of place on art

Non-Alaskans that watch reality television may have what they think is a clear idea of Alaska: scary bears,…

Green gets Alaska right in "Wildlike"

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Green gets Alaska right in “Wildlike”

Full disclosure: I’m in the credits of “Wildlike.” I interviewed the producer when they were filming in Juneau…

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On Writing: JPD against the Borg

Jean-Luc Picard should beam down here to Juneau to get the best advice on how to fight the…

Five Good Reads: Michelle Hale

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Five Good Reads: Michelle Hale

This week’s list of Five Good Reads was submitted by Juneau resident Michelle Hale. My books are regional,…

Old truck: still life with tail light and lichens.

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Art in Unusual Places

The CCW welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability…

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Hoonah’s new brewery focuses on locals

This is the second week I get to write about a new brewery. Last week, I was happy…

October First Friday Art Walk

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October First Friday Art Walk

The October First Friday Art Walk marks the end of tourist season with locals appreciation events at several…

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Alaska Arts Confluence to host First Friday with Portrait of Lani Hotch

Haines — The Alaska Arts Confluence will host First Friday at their Art on Main Street Storefront in…

FILE - In this Sunday Sept. 20, 2015, file photo, apple samplers walk past several varieties as they score them during an apple tasting at O'Brien Garden and Trees in Nikiski, Alaska.

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Kenai apple agriculture at work

KENAI — A bushel of people waited patiently in line on a chilly Sunday afternoon to get a…

Kristen and Andrew Shalek

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Barrett, Shalek wed

Dr. Kristen Barrett wed Andrew Shalek on Sept. 16, 2015, at the Wynn Resort and Casino in Las…

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Slack Tide: Cashing in on the green gold

Now, I’m certainly not suggesting that retail marijuana is a cure-all — although I hear it’s pretty good…

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Living & Growing: Wait for it …

Waiting — I’m not good at it. I am not a patient woman. It is difficult for me…

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JAMHI selected for Dartmouth InSHAPE research project

Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc., has been selected by the Health Promotion Research Center at Dartmouth to…

Boy Scouts from Troop 11 toured behind the scenes on the cruise ship Coral Princess last Saturday. environmental officer Yulian Varbanov showed them where the waste from the ship is sorted and recycled.

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Troop 11 Boy Scouts thanks Princess Cruises for tour and donations, and Kirby Day

On Sept. 13, Boy Scouts from Troop 11 were thrilled to take a tour of the cruise ship…

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Recent Births

• A daughter, Gwendolyn Kathleen Beatrice Rosalyn Gomez, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born to Ellen and…

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Friends of the Poor Run 2015

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring the 5k or 1k run in conjunction with the Southeast…

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Poetry Out Loud seeks participants for 2015-2016 contest

Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest seeks high school participants for the 2015-16 contest. The deadline to register…

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Senior menu Sept. 28 – Oct. 2

Juneau Senior Center Menu Monday, Sept. 28 Ham and Lima Bean Soup Cheese and Tomato Sandwich Spinach Salad…

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Composting art contest

The US Composting Council is inviting artists from three age categories — grades 3-7, grades 8-12, and college-adult…

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Kantner, Heacox in Juneau for book signing

Two authors whose works frequently focus on Alaska’s outdoors will be in Juneau signing new works within the…