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Wherever the wind blows

One of the most amazing phenomena in the Juneau-Douglas area is the wind. Over the last five days…

Michael Wittig Sr. as Tevye at the rehearsal of Latitude 58’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at St. Ann’s Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ comes to Juneau, explores timeless themes

Theater at Latitude 58 will be bringing the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” to Juneau. “This show…

This street scene in Dyea shows the false front as the small building on the left. From the Paul Sinic Collection, identifier ASL-P75-072. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Historical Archives)

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Dyea’s 120-year old false front tells a story

An unadorned false front of weathered wood, along with the scattered, deteriorating boards behind it, are all that…

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Thank you, zombie supporters

Last Saturday the rain stopped, the fog lifted and the sun shone upon costumed runners and creepy zombies…

The replaced boat launch at Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay is pictured. (Courtesy Photo | PND Engineers, Inc.)

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Juneau port, harbor earn engineering awards

Juneau ports and harbors were recognized with several awards by industry groups this year. Recognition came from the…

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Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame accepting applications for class of 2018

The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame is looking for members of its 2018 class, and applications are open.…

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Juneau classroom learns about energy usage, wins award

Students across the state spent the month of October learning about and monitoring their energy usage, and one…

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Thank you for making 2017 Ghost Walk a success

The Douglas Fourth of July Committee would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the…

Pete

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Juneau Style: Pete

Pete goes for a stroll on a sunny day on Channel Drive. The Filson black-and-gray plaid vest and…

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DZMS announces first quarter honor roll

Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School released their list of students who made the Honor Roll for the first quarter.…

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Thank you to all who helped with the Taste of Promise Cook Off fundraiser

Family Promise of Juneau recently hosted a Taste of Promise Cook Off fundraiser and thanks to so many…

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Glacier center announces winter programs

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will be closed today in commemoration of Veterans Day. The center will reopen…

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M/V Columbia starts its study of ocean acidification

An Alaska state ferry recently started work doubling as an ocean research platform. The M/V Columbia, which conducts…

Chum salmon returning in November to spawn in the Delta River where it meets the Tanana River, about 10 miles north of the town of Delta Junction. (Photo by Ned Rozell)

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Salmon complete 1,000-mile journey, and life

MOUTH OF THE DELTA RIVER — On a morning with biting air in the single digits Fahrenheit, this…

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Rivers of stories

Sometimes I think I could spend my life happily following rivers. I love the way they’re born from…

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Fishing vessel drill conductor workshop starts Saturday

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor workshop on Saturday from…

A glance at the Weekly’s book shelf

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A glance at the Weekly’s book shelf

We get a lot of books to review here at the Capital City Weekly. We typically focus on…

Chris Neilson holds the author’s canvas shopping bag for her- on the stock up trip when she broke her ankle - and gazes at the totem poles on Shakes Island in Wrangell. Courtesy of Tara Neilson.

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Alaska for Real: The fall floathouse stock-up

Unlike most people, I imagine, I have a case of Spam under my bed and cases of tomato…

This August 1928 photos of Skagway shows the Verbauwhede building on the far right. Courtesy of Karl Gurcke, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. (Candy Waugaman Collection, KLGO B1-215-8802)

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Thwarted bandits and 100-year-old stories

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park owns a number of historic buildings within the Skagway Historic District. Most…

(Courtesy Photo | Janae Kesey)

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Why did this pond turn pink near Herbert Glacier Trail?

University of Alaska Southeast student Jenae Kesey was on a bike ride with her mom and dad last…