Neighbors

A book for beer-lovers of the north

Several years ago, Katrina Pearson and Katie Devereaux were having a beer at Skagway Brewing Company when they realized there was a void in the… Continue reading

What’s happening this week

EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSJuneau World Affairs Council Forum: The Politics of Water, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. -… Continue reading

Tlingit Clan Conference begins Thursday in Juneau

Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit Tribes and Clans will be held Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Centennial Hall in Juneau. A “Warming… Continue reading

Poetry Out Loud registration deadline for Schools extended to Oct. 23

The deadline for schools to register for the annual Poetry Out Loud student recitation competition has been extended to Oct. 23.For the competition, students choose… Continue reading

Alaska State Improv Festival to feature international guests

The Alaska State Improv Festival (known as AS IF) has announced its line-up for the 2016 festival, featuring talent from around Alaska, the United States,… Continue reading

New conductor Quinn to lead Juneau Symphony in fall concert Oct. 24 and 25

New conductor Quinn to lead Juneau Symphony in fall concert Oct. 24 and 25The Juneau Symphony will kick off its “New Beginnings” series with new… Continue reading

Beach driftwood reaching for the ocean in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

Art in Unusual Places

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

Beach driftwood reaching for the ocean in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

Wings of Alaska sold

Editor’s note: The following story was first published in the Juneau Empire Oct. 12.As of Saturday, Oct. 17, Wings of Alaska is operating under new… Continue reading

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A daughter, Ivy Warner Sapp, weighing 9 lbs., was born to Autumn and Benjamin Sapp of Juneau on Oct.… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Alaska Native Sisterhood centennial celebration and election results

The Alaska Native Sisterhood commemorated their centennial celebration in Wrangell Oct. 7-10 The Wrangell ANS Camp 1 and Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 4 hosted.The organization… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015
Milk Bottles and Crate, used at the Peterson Dairy, JDCM 89.33.00. Selected for Ordinary Things/Extraordinary Tales by Emily Wall.

Community show-and-tell: Pop-up museum

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will host a pop-up museum event in conjunction with their satellite exhibit Ordinary Things/Extraordinary Tales from 3-4:30 pm at the Douglas… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015
Milk Bottles and Crate, used at the Peterson Dairy, JDCM 89.33.00. Selected for Ordinary Things/Extraordinary Tales by Emily Wall.

UA encourages high school seniors to apply early

The University of Alaska celebrates College Application Week, Nov. 16-20, by encouraging high school seniors to apply early for college.According to UA, College Application Week… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

R&M announces new land survey manager

Jason Langen, PLS, has recently joined R&M Engineering, Inc. as the land survey manager. In this position, Langen will be responsible for oversight and development… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Back to the Future trilogy to be celebrated at Gold town Theater

Gold Town Theater will hold showings of the Back to the Future films to celebrate its 30th anniversary, and also the films’ iconic future date.… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Living & Growing: Remembering the persecuted

While many are gearing up for Halloween, which speaks of ghosts, costumes and receiving candy, there is a segment of the Christian church who will… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015
  • By DAN WIESE

UAF names spring and summer 2015 Juneau honor students

The University of Alaska Fairbanks recognized students’ outstanding academic achievement on the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the spring and summer 2015 semesters. A total… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Healing Hand Foundation announces new director

The Healing Hand Foundation announced Kristin McTague as its new executive director.McTague will work closely with the foundation’s board of directors to increase Alaskan Natives’… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

AWARE thanks Alaska Dames and Gents Cosignment Shop

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE Inc.) is deeply honored and grateful to Alaska Dames and Gents Consignment Shop, for their donation of… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Frugal Fashion Show and Tea

The Women of the Moose will hold their 4th annual Frugal Fashion Show and Tea at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Juneau… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015

Alaska Day pancake breakfast fundraiser

On Oct. 19, Alaska Day, the Juneau Senior Center will be holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at their location on 895 W.… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2015