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Juneau resident named to MCPHS University’s Dean’s List

Brian Fisher of Juneau was named to the Dean’s List at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the School of Pharmacy for the… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016

Slacktide: Alaska wild salmon: You’ve come a long way, baby

Last year, Gov. Bill Walker proclaimed April “Bear Awareness Month.” At the time I thought, “Great start, but what about Alaska’s other indigenous animals? Where’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Dad's "dig" the Parents As Teachers program at a monthly parent Group Connection at Sandy Beach.  From left to right: Jon with Freyja Weaver, Shay with Novella Wilson and Ben with Cooper Peyerk.

Thank you for helping support families

Thanks to the Hope Endowment through the Juneau Community Foundation, nearly 60 families received support and resources to support the healthy growth and development of… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
Dad's "dig" the Parents As Teachers program at a monthly parent Group Connection at Sandy Beach.  From left to right: Jon with Freyja Weaver, Shay with Novella Wilson and Ben with Cooper Peyerk.

Recent births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, James Norman Antony Lemons, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz., was born to Asia Griffin of Juneau on… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, July 25Sweet and Sour ChickenRice PilafSteamed BroccoliSpicy Fruit CupTuesday, July 26HamAu Gratin PotatoesPeasTossed SaladWednesday, July 27Chili with Beef & CheeseCornbreadCreamy Cole… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
A hawk nabs a mouse for dinner in the shrubbery in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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

A hawk nabs a mouse for dinner in the shrubbery in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.

Photos: Glacier Bay glories

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11.… Continue reading

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.
Mariana Hicks collects a daddy longlegs spider at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions Bug Camp.

Discovering the hidden universe at bug camp

OUTSIDE THE UA MUSEUM OF THE NORTH — “Look, it’s a crab spider eating a moth!” says Declan Griswold, an 8-year-old who points to a… Continue reading

Mariana Hicks collects a daddy longlegs spider at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions Bug Camp.
Yellow fireweed is not common in Juneau.

Off the Trails: Recent finds along the trail

A stroll across Bridget Cove tide flats in early July brought us to a stand of eelgrass. To our surprise, the eelgrass was dotted with… Continue reading

Yellow fireweed is not common in Juneau.
Be sure to pinch off the flower blossoms of your zucchini and yellow squash.

Dirt Girl: Garden check-in continued

A few weeks back I helped out with the Master Gardener tour. In between visitors, I had the chance to ask Sandy Williams a few… Continue reading

Be sure to pinch off the flower blossoms of your zucchini and yellow squash.
Screenshot of the sockeye cam at Steep Creek taken Thursday.

Leave it to beavers: Live cameras offer glimpse into nature

At 4:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, a beaver slept in its den on Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier, its furry face aimed at an… Continue reading

Screenshot of the sockeye cam at Steep Creek taken Thursday.

First Folio: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare

Opening reception, Tuesday, July 26, 1-5 p.m. Alaska State Museum.Exhibit hours: Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Admission is free for exhibit and all related events.Last day: Wednesday,… Continue reading

JAHC hosts arts complex open house

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is hosting the second of three open houses with the architects of the planned arts complex from 5-7 p.m.… Continue reading

Champion fiddler to perform in Juneau with renowned Irish band Lúnasa

JUNEAU — An Alaska Folk Festival favorite, champion fiddler Caitlin Warbelow will soon make a rare Juneau appearance with members of the world-renowned Irish band… Continue reading

Ketchikan Museums welcome new curator of exhibits

Steven Villano began his post as the new curator of exhibits of Ketchikan Museums July 5. A Ketchikan Museums press release said Villano “not only… Continue reading

Artists can now apply to show at state museum

The Alaska State Museum is now accepting applications for solo exhibitions by individual Alaska artists. The program is open to all resident visual artists who… Continue reading

Krishna Bathija reviewed "The Hidden Kingdom."

Young readers review books

Each week throughout the summer, the Juneau Public Libraries, in collaboration with the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries and local businesses, award young readers… Continue reading

Krishna Bathija reviewed "The Hidden Kingdom."
Reid Harris, owner of Northern Edge Craftworks, creates live-edge tables, benches, and other furnishings using locally sourced, sustainable wood. On the underside of each piece, he even stamps the GPS location where the tree was harvested. A show of his work will be up at The Canvas at REACH until July 26. This table incorporates live edge covered by glass, which is reflecting a piece of art by Abe Wylie. Mary Catharine Martin | Capital City Weekly

Northern Edge Craftworks highlights local trees’ unique stories

Burls, whorls, knots, spalting — the creations of Reid Harris, co-owner of Northern Edge Craftworks, highlight a story unique to each tree he hand-crafts into… Continue reading

Reid Harris, owner of Northern Edge Craftworks, creates live-edge tables, benches, and other furnishings using locally sourced, sustainable wood. On the underside of each piece, he even stamps the GPS location where the tree was harvested. A show of his work will be up at The Canvas at REACH until July 26. This table incorporates live edge covered by glass, which is reflecting a piece of art by Abe Wylie. Mary Catharine Martin | Capital City Weekly
A 1623 First Folio open to the famous "To Be or Not to Be" speech from Hamlet. "First Folio: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare," a traveling exhibit from the Folger Shakespeare Library in partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, will be on display at the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Libraries Archives and Museum building from July 26-Aug. 24.

All Juneau’s a stage at Shakespeare First Folio exhibit

The people at the State Library Archives and Museum were stunned to hear, in February 2015, that they were chosen as Alaska’s location to host… Continue reading

A 1623 First Folio open to the famous "To Be or Not to Be" speech from Hamlet. "First Folio: The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare," a traveling exhibit from the Folger Shakespeare Library in partnership with the Cincinnati Museum Center and the American Library Association, will be on display at the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Libraries Archives and Museum building from July 26-Aug. 24.
Staff manager and service coordinator for REACH at the Canvas Colleen James holds up one of Grace Coenraad's earlier pieces, many of which incorporated figures. Mary Catharine Martin | Capital City Weekly

In the works with Grace Coenraad

If you went to the Canvas’ May show, you likely remember Grace Coenraad’s minimalist, dense works of art, full of shading and detail, sometimes overlaying… Continue reading

Staff manager and service coordinator for REACH at the Canvas Colleen James holds up one of Grace Coenraad's earlier pieces, many of which incorporated figures. Mary Catharine Martin | Capital City Weekly