As a Tlingit and Inupiaq poet in Juneau, Ishmael Hope’s goal for his second book of poetry “Rock Piles Along the Eddy” was “to just… Continue reading
On March 10, 1987, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly started reviewing the exemptions list for the municipal sales tax to see where changes… Continue reading
Even though the talk is all about avalanches and friends are giddy in their joy over this latest snowfall, spring is drawing ever closer. As… Continue reading
With dogs’ breath fogging the 30-below zero air at their knees, 71 Iditarod mushers steamed their way down the frozen Chena River in Fairbanks on… Continue reading
Most folks love to hear flocks of Canada geese flying overhead, especially in spring when the northward migrations pass over Juneau. Sometimes the flocks land… Continue reading
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or… Continue reading
Lifelong Gustavus resident Zach Brown will discuss his 2,300-mile solo trek and paddle expedition from California to Alaska at today’s Fireside Lecture. The lecture will… Continue reading
Dozens of Juneau residents, members of the Juneau Gospel Workshop Choir, gathered March 5 to perform in “A Celebration of African American History in Song… Continue reading
The Capital City Weekly welcomes submissions of art in unusual or unexpected places. To submit, send your image, with caption, to editor@capweek.com.… Continue reading
The first shovel won’t be lifted until 2018, but those involved with the effort for the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center say that the… Continue reading
Spring typically signals the beginning of new life after a long a winter – however, in 1903 in Sitka, it signaled the end of one… Continue reading
For Dee The empty bookstore still smells of dust, frail paper, and stubborn ink. But, Ancient Men of the Arctic no longer subsist on aisle… Continue reading
On March 9, 1987, University of Alaska President Donald O’Dowd said that although there would be massive adjustments made to the UA system, academic programs… Continue reading
In May 1999 Jay and Eileen Beedle set out to raise their children off the grid on Shelter Island, a skiff ride from Juneau. Yearning… Continue reading
Lent has begun! Yes, the season of Lent for many Christian churches began Wednesday on the day we call Ash Wednesday. I must admit that… Continue reading
On March 4, 1987, a small crew of eight Juneau residents, including three children, stood outside of the Dimond Court Building to advocate for longer… Continue reading
I hate exercise. There, I said it. There is nothing about exercise that I like. I don’t like getting hot and sweaty. I don’t like… Continue reading
If you’re an Alaskan, you know what time of year it is. It’s time to turn in your application! And no, I don’t just mean… Continue reading
In the summer of 2016, Carleigh Fairchild of Edna Bay carved a notch into the handle of her spoon for each day spent in the… Continue reading
Reporter Nick Bowman of the Ketchikan Daily News will have his first photography showing on March 3 at the Main Street Gallery. What grabbed his… Continue reading
