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Sinai by Felix A. Wong.

Q&A with Ketchikan photographer Felix A. Wong about his exhibit ‘Moonshine’

Felix A. Wong, originally from Singapore, is a self-taught Ketchikan photographer with a passion for nighttime photography. This November he has made his debut with… Continue reading

Sinai by Felix A. Wong.
Juneau photographer Chris Miller, right, receives his prize for his Juror's Choice Award photo, "Mendenhall Moulin," center, from MaryLou Gerbi, the vice president of Friends of the State Library, Archives and Museum and Addison Field, chief curator of the Alaska State Museum on Nov. 4.

Chris Miller to give Alaska Positive lecture in December

It was a subject close to home that won Chris Miller the Juror’s Choice Award at this year’s Alaska Positive show — a now classic… Continue reading

Juneau photographer Chris Miller, right, receives his prize for his Juror's Choice Award photo, "Mendenhall Moulin," center, from MaryLou Gerbi, the vice president of Friends of the State Library, Archives and Museum and Addison Field, chief curator of the Alaska State Museum on Nov. 4.
A boy in Wainwright, Alaska, wearing a mosquito net.

Chasing Alaska: Community journalism across the state

An upcoming workshop and lecture from photographers Ash and Brian Adams aims to give attendees the tools they need to tell their own community’s stories… Continue reading

A boy in Wainwright, Alaska, wearing a mosquito net.

Friends of the SLAM organize lecture series, seek members

There’s a story behind how many of the objects in the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum arrived. For some of those… Continue reading

Slacktide: Donald Trump isn’t Hitler

That’s right: I’m a Hillary voter and I don’t think Donald Trump is Hitler.In fact, it it’s one thing I can’t stomach — in addition… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch

UAS expands partnerships to increase campus safety

The University of Alaska Southeast is expanding partnerships to increase resources and support for students and employees under Title IX and the Violence Against Women… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Food bank thanks Social Justice class

The Southeast Alaska Food Bank would like to thank the students from Lora Vess’s Social Justice class at the University of Alaska Southeast for touring… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Girls and boys empowerment running programs to run 5k

Girls on the Run’s and Boys Run: I toowú klatseen’s 10-week programs culminate in a 5k run on Saturday, Dec. 3. Fifty-eight girls from Gastineau… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Final film for Climate Action Film Series: “Time to Choose”

The final film of the Climate Action Film Series, Time to Choose, will be shown Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4:30 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 21,… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Second annual Lumberjacc Beard and Moustache contest

Calling all beards and moustaches! Start growing your facial fuzz now for the second annual LumberJACC Beard and Moustache contest. Both men and women are… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
Christina Gomez is one of the editors of "Mixed."

One book making a difference

If there is one thing this year’s University of Alaska Southeast freshmen have in common it’s a single book. It’s called “Mixed,” a collection of… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By STEVE QUINN
Christina Gomez is one of the editors of "Mixed."

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Nov. 14Sloppy JoePotato SaladSteamed CarrotsTuesday, Nov. 15Cheese SandwichSplit Pea SoupApricot SaladWednesday, Nov. 16BBQ Baked FishBiscuitsMixed VegetablesSunshine SaladThursday, Nov. 17TurkeyCranberry SauceMashed Potatoes… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Juniper Wendellynn Eckhardt, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz., was born to Rachael Pattison and Jake Eckhardt of… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Pioneers of Alaska’s services to Juneau

The Pioneers of Alaska was founded in Nome in 1907. There are 32 igloos, 16 men igloos and 16 women igloos.The purpose of the Pioneers… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Valley Library wins awards for design

The American Institute of Architects, Alaska Chapter (AIA Alaska) announced the recipients of its 2016 Design Awards for Excellence in Architecture, in recognition of works… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016

Living & Growing: The Sabbath Day

Let’s just say it; it’s been a rollercoaster of a week here in America. There have been people with opposing viewpoints, heated conversations, flat out… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By JACQUELINE TUPOU

Alaska Science Forum: Should birds stay or should they go?

Biologist Susan Sharbaugh, formerly of the Alaska Bird Observatory, once spoke about the strategies birds employ to survive in our season of darkness and cold.… Continue reading

Camping in the Central Brooks Range.

Off the Beaten Path: Bears and caribou

Author’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series about wolves I met during a walk in the Brooks Range. This piece begins… Continue reading

Camping in the Central Brooks Range.
Moon over mountains, Haines

Wild Shots

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors… Continue reading

Moon over mountains, Haines

Intermittent closure of Dan Moller Trail

The Juneau Snowmobile Club will be conducting helicopter sling load operations to transport gravel to a 115-foot section of Dan Moller Trail, just above the… Continue reading