The CCW welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in images of… Continue reading
This is the second week I get to write about a new brewery. Last week, I was happy to cover the Sept. 25 opening of… Continue reading
The October First Friday Art Walk marks the end of tourist season with locals appreciation events at several businesses, and highlights new work by locals… Continue reading
Haines — The Alaska Arts Confluence will host First Friday at their Art on Main Street Storefront in the Gateway Building in Haines on Oct.… Continue reading
KENAI — A bushel of people waited patiently in line on a chilly Sunday afternoon to get a taste of the apples at O’Brien Garden… Continue reading
Dr. Kristen Barrett wed Andrew Shalek on Sept. 16, 2015, at the Wynn Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.The bride is the daughter of… Continue reading
Now, I’m certainly not suggesting that retail marijuana is a cure-all — although I hear it’s pretty good for headaches and nausea (not to mention… Continue reading
Waiting — I’m not good at it. I am not a patient woman. It is difficult for me to reconcile myself to the fact that… Continue reading
Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc., has been selected by the Health Promotion Research Center at Dartmouth to participate in the InSHAPE research project, an… Continue reading
On Sept. 13, Boy Scouts from Troop 11 were thrilled to take a tour of the cruise ship Coral Princess on its last visit to… Continue reading
• A daughter, Gwendolyn Kathleen Beatrice Rosalyn Gomez, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz., was born to Ellen and Michael Gomez of Juneau on Sept. 14,… Continue reading
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring the 5k or 1k run in conjunction with the Southeast Alaska Roadrunners on Saturday, Oct. 3, at… Continue reading
Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest seeks high school participants for the 2015-16 contest. The deadline to register is Oct. 16, 2015.The Poetry Out Loud… Continue reading
Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, Sept. 28Ham and Lima Bean SoupCheese and Tomato SandwichSpinach SaladTuesday, Sept. 29Meatloaf with GravyMashed PotatoesSteamed GreensPerfection SaladWednesday, Sept. 30Chicken A La… Continue reading
The US Composting Council is inviting artists from three age categories — grades 3-7, grades 8-12, and college-adult — to compete in a poster contest… Continue reading
Two authors whose works frequently focus on Alaska’s outdoors will be in Juneau signing new works within the next few days. First is Seth Kantner,… Continue reading
The Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys has released maps depicting the likelihood of naturally occurring asbestos in bedrock in Alaska. Areas of potential and… Continue reading
October is National Farm to School Month, and the Division of Agriculture is encouraging organizations to sign on as partners. Outreach partners help spread the… Continue reading
The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos via email to: Outdoors editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com.… Continue reading
Just three days after a mother-son team spotted a hooded oriole in Juneau, two National Park Service interpreters spotted a yellow-throated warbler outside their offices… Continue reading
