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Ted Stevens Foundation donates $10K to internship program

The Ted Stevens Foundation has donated $10,000 in support of the University of Alaska State Legislative Internship Program, managed by the University of Alaska Southeast.The… Continue reading

Writers’ Weir: Morning, November 9, 2016

I will wrap myself in a soft silky scarf Take my dog to walk my favorite forest trail Recognize the wind sighing in spruce trees Home, I will… Continue reading

Corin Hughes-Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold out stand up comedy performance at Gold Town Nickelodeon in October.

Club Baby Seal: Juneau’s local comedy group set for more shows

In late spring, five comedians, almost all new to stand up comedy, came together for their first performance as Club Baby Seal.No, it wasn’t their… Continue reading

Corin Hughes-Skandijs performs as a member of Club Baby Seal at the sold out stand up comedy performance at Gold Town Nickelodeon in October.

Coffee & Collections highlights Tlingit language learners

JUNEAU — The Juneau Douglas City Museum will host the Tlingit Language Learners group for a discussion of learning from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec.… Continue reading

SHI opens exhibit on Alaska Native masks; open First Friday

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has opened a new exhibit featuring Native masks from across the state that elucidates the masks’ ancient and current uses.The exhibit,… Continue reading

Tomato cucumber salad is an easy crowd-pleaser and can be served with or without onions.

Meals with Midgi: Simply Salad

An easy go-to side dish is salad. Now days one can get just about everything pre-cut, washed and packaged — from the lettuce, to chopped… Continue reading

Tomato cucumber salad is an easy crowd-pleaser and can be served with or without onions.
A wild tree about to be decorated for Christmas.

Christmas tree hunting in the capital city

“... a car stops and the rich mill owner’s lazy wife leans out and whines: “Giveya two bits for that ol’ tree.” Ordinarily my friend… Continue reading

A wild tree about to be decorated for Christmas.

Ted Stevens Foundation donates $10K to internship program

The Ted Stevens Foundation has donated $10,000 in support of the University of Alaska State Legislative Internship Program, managed by the University of Alaska Southeast.The… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Alaska Airlines Foundation gives $165,000 to nonprofits

The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington.Its 2016 donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations, the largest… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Juneau’s Karen White wins Nurse of the Year award

Bartlett Regional Hospital nursing manager Karen White received statewide recognition Nov. 8 during the March of Dimes’ 13th annual Alaska Nurse of the Year Awards.The… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Living & Growing: Do we really have to wait?

Waiting — it’s generally not one of our best attributes. Even if we have nothing planned, nothing to do, nothing on the schedule except our… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
  • By MARK R. PETERSON

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital:• On Nov. 14, 2016, a song, Sawyer James Cole, weighing 9 lbs 4 oz., was born to Katie Bell… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Senior Menu

Monday, Nov. 28Spareribs (pork)Wheat RollsTomatoes RockefellerHoney Mustard Coleslaw Tuesday, Nov. 29Roast Beef & GravyMashed PotatoesGreen BeansRomaine Salad Wednesday, Nov. 30Herbed ChickenPeasBran MuffinSunshine Salad Thursday, Dec. 1Country Fried SteakOven… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Candelight service

Northern Light United Church will hold a Taize evening candlit service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Come for a peaceful time of spiritual… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Coffee & Collections highlights Tlingit language learners

The Juneau Douglas City Museum will host the the Tlingit Language Learners group for a discussion of learning from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec. 3,… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
National Honor Society students from Thunder Mountain High School, under the supervision of Carol May, helped St. Vincent de Paul's package and distribute 350 Thanksgiving meals in three days.

Photos: Thanksgiving helpers

National Honor Society students from Thunder Mountain High School, under the supervision of Carol May, helped St. Vincent de Paul package and distribute 350 Thanksgiving meals… Continue reading

National Honor Society students from Thunder Mountain High School, under the supervision of Carol May, helped St. Vincent de Paul's package and distribute 350 Thanksgiving meals in three days.

Pioneers at Public Market

The Pioneers of Alaska will have cookbooks for sale at Public Market. The books include recipes by many familiar names around and outside of Juneau.Find… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016

Annual barbecue for American Diabetes Association a success

The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club held their 21st annual Rib Barbecue on Nov. 5, benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Once again, we owe the success… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2016
Gordon Hirabayashi, as portrayed by actor Greg Watanabe, decides to defy the curfew ordered against all those of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government. Hirabayashi was one of only three people to challenge the order.

Perseverance Theatre’s “Hold These Truths”

Last year, when Perseverance Theatre selected “Hold These Truths” for the 2016-17 season, it could hardly have been more prescient.Instructive, entertaining and thought provoking in… Continue reading

Gordon Hirabayashi, as portrayed by actor Greg Watanabe, decides to defy the curfew ordered against all those of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government. Hirabayashi was one of only three people to challenge the order.
Hubbard Glacier calves into Disenchantment Bay north of Yakutat.

Alaska Science Forum: State taking shape near Yakutat

The forces shaping Alaska never sleep, especially near Yakutat.I once visited the fishing town of about 800 people and many dogs. My assignment was to… Continue reading

Hubbard Glacier calves into Disenchantment Bay north of Yakutat.