The morning before I began a trek across Chichagof Island, I was so nervy I vomited. I came up with rational reasons to stay home… Continue reading
Plastics in recycled fishing nets are being used to make an amazing array of products around the globe and Alaska plans to get in on… Continue reading
Within the adzed, cedar walls of the Shuká Hít (clan house) in Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Sobeloff Building, Vivian Mork introduced herself and her family… Continue reading
A path by Amalga Harbor leads to a red cabin surrounded by forest, the Peterson Creek “Salt Chuck” nearby and a view of Lynn Canal… Continue reading
“Doesn’t Mummo know how to cook without spruce tips?” Grandson Jackson said to his mom, my daughter Brea. She explained I’m experimenting with spruce tips:… Continue reading
It’s been a week of clouds and scattered rain showers, but Juneau has been filled with rainbows anyway. Pride, which takes place in June worldwide,… Continue reading
Beginning Caligraphy with Aimee Bib, Wednesday, June 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Color Wheel Arts Studio. In this workshop, learn the basic “Foundational Hand” letterforms and discuss… Continue reading
On a Wednesday morning in late May, the sun streamed through the windows into the high-ceilinged, warehouse-like Career and Technical Education Center at Sitka High… Continue reading
It’s funny how a certain sight, sound or smell can take you back in time. I was coming out of the Dockside Restaurant in Craig… Continue reading
Last Monday, my friends Ian and Claire joined me on a mellow meander through the forest, out Fish Creek on North Douglas. Last time I… Continue reading
In early June, Parks &Rec hikers went up the Sheep Creek trail on a day of fitful rain showers and intermittent sunshine. This is a… Continue reading
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is seeking nominations for its 2018 Aging and Disability Advocate of the Year award. Now in its 11th year, this… Continue reading
Juneau’s adult day center hosting wine tasting fundraiser All Juneau and Douglas citizens, age 21 and older, are invited to enjoy The Bridge Adult Day… Continue reading
This month, 30 middle-school students from Juneau will travel as global ambassadors to Ireland, Wales, England and Paris on an educational journey. They will travel… Continue reading
Have you ever wanted a “do-over?” You know, like when you played Four Square at recess and you totally biffed it and so you asked… Continue reading
Ah, summer in Juneau, a magical time of year marked by lengthening daylight, the return of whales, salmon and tourists to feed and spawn in… Continue reading
I started my month-long journey across Alaska sick. After arriving to Juneau from visiting colleges, I had a day and a half to pack and… Continue reading
The ferry crewmember shared a conspiratorial smile with me as we crept up on the lounge. We peeked around the doorway. “Do you see them?”… Continue reading
Hagfish is the real name for what is commonly called slime eels and it could become a viable fishery with ready markets standing by. Little… Continue reading
There were trout, but they were following steelhead waiting for eggs or feasting on newly emerged salmon fry. I put on a No. 16 elk… Continue reading
