The first bear I remember was lying in a salmon stream on Admiralty Island, reduced to bones and tendrils of flesh. At the time —… Continue reading
After Megan Chalfant graduated college, she moved from Indiana to Juneau to pursue art. Juneau was on the map for her because as she grew… Continue reading
Editor’s note: This week we’re introducing the monthly column: “Real Music.” Written by Libby Stringer, a former staff writer (Dec. 2008-June 2010) and editor (Oct.… Continue reading
Suburban motherhood and mental illness might not seem to go hand-in-hand at first blush. But Juneau Douglas Little Theatre’s upcoming musical “Next to Normal” throws… Continue reading
Snow. I woke up this morning to find Juneau blanketed in snow. At night, Mother Nature had pulled its white covers over our town, lulling… Continue reading
Family Promise of Juneau is a community response to local family homelessness. We utilize faith and civic communities to provide overnight hospitality to families experiencing… Continue reading
February was Career Technical Education month in schools. The Juneau School District is proud to recognize two educators for their excellence.… Continue reading
We are all co-creators of our community. Each of us bring our interests, beliefs, our unique talents, our history and culture, our challenges and needs… Continue reading
The members of the Eaglebots, a FIRST LEGO League team in Douglas, sparked some interest in Coppa co-owner Marc Wheeler when he judged their project… Continue reading
Leah Lebar is someone who does a myriad of interesting things. I sat down with her to discuss her involvement with the Unity Church, but… Continue reading
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) ihas announced that Juneau resident and K-12 home-schooled student Madison D. York has been selected as a National Merit… Continue reading
This Friday, March 2, will be my last day working for the Capital City Weekly. In my last five years as the Capital City Weekly… Continue reading
Yesterday, my dad agreed to put on all his outside gear and set out into the chilly weather to help me take “re-enactment” photos of… Continue reading
Several times in the distant past, our home planet has been cleansed of its residents, with the exception of a few plucky survivors. Perhaps the… Continue reading
On a recent winter day in Juneau, two of my colleagues headed out to Montana Creek to collect some stream water samples. The cold weather… Continue reading
Christianne Carrillo’s “Socialpath” Juneau Arts &Culture Center 350 Whittier St. 4:30-7 p.m. “Socialpath” explores themes of social misrepresentation through online and social media platforms. Through… Continue reading
Club Baby Seal comedian Alicia Hughes-Skandijs dabbled in everything from acting to existentialist French clown camps before finding her passion in stand-up comedy. “I had… Continue reading
Neon pink fringe flew in every direction as Gigi Monroe shimmied under the spotlight. Her dress whirled to the music blaring out of the speakers… Continue reading
A friend and I were looking at pictures of traditional Native halibut hooks and discussing how they work. That led to thinking about how halibut,… Continue reading
Today, I turn 42, and as far as birthdays go, it’s not much of a milestone. For instance, I don’t become a man (and then… Continue reading
