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Michael Wittig Sr. as Tevye at the rehearsal of Latitude 58’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at St. Ann’s Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ comes to Juneau, explores timeless themes

Theater at Latitude 58 will be bringing the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” to Juneau. “This show has a huge emotional range,” Director Karen… Continue reading

Michael Wittig Sr. as Tevye at the rehearsal of Latitude 58’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at St. Ann’s Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Robert Hoffman in his studio. (Photo by Sarah O’Leary)

The sketches of Tlingit artist Robert Hoffman

Walk halfway down Katlian St. in Sitka, and you’ll find Robert Hoffman’s light-filled, spacious art studio. Shelves filled with colorful paint tubes line the walls,… Continue reading

Robert Hoffman in his studio. (Photo by Sarah O’Leary)

Public service isn’t just our business; it’s everyone’s business

Southeast Alaskans can take pride in a long history of advancing the common good, thanks to innumerable donors, volunteers and advocates across the region, where… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017
  • By Peggy Cowan
This street scene in Dyea shows the false front as the small building on the left. From the Paul Sinic Collection, identifier ASL-P75-072. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Historical Archives)

Dyea’s 120-year old false front tells a story

An unadorned false front of weathered wood, along with the scattered, deteriorating boards behind it, are all that remain of the A. M. Gregg Real… Continue reading

This street scene in Dyea shows the false front as the small building on the left. From the Paul Sinic Collection, identifier ASL-P75-072. (Photo courtesy of the Alaska Historical Archives)

Thank you, zombie supporters

Last Saturday the rain stopped, the fog lifted and the sun shone upon costumed runners and creepy zombies as Harborview Elementary hosted its sixth annual… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The replaced boat launch at Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay is pictured. (Courtesy Photo | PND Engineers, Inc.)

Juneau port, harbor earn engineering awards

Juneau ports and harbors were recognized with several awards by industry groups this year. Recognition came from the States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA), Engineering… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The replaced boat launch at Don D. Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay is pictured. (Courtesy Photo | PND Engineers, Inc.)

Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame accepting applications for class of 2018

The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame is looking for members of its 2018 class, and applications are open. Applications must be submitted electronically on the… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Juneau classroom learns about energy usage, wins award

Students across the state spent the month of October learning about and monitoring their energy usage, and one Juneau classroom was honored for its efforts.… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you for making 2017 Ghost Walk a success

The Douglas Fourth of July Committee would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the 2017 Ghost Walk a success. Approximately 250… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
Pete

Juneau Style: Pete

Pete goes for a stroll on a sunny day on Channel Drive. The Filson black-and-gray plaid vest and orange shirt stood out against the blue… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By GINA VOSE
Pete

DZMS announces first quarter honor roll

Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School released their list of students who made the Honor Roll for the first quarter. They are as follows (asterisks denote all… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Thank you to all who helped with the Taste of Promise Cook Off fundraiser

Family Promise of Juneau recently hosted a Taste of Promise Cook Off fundraiser and thanks to so many generous people, it was a wonderful success!… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
Chum salmon returning in November to spawn in the Delta River where it meets the Tanana River, about 10 miles north of the town of Delta Junction. (Photo by Ned Rozell)

Salmon complete 1,000-mile journey, and life

MOUTH OF THE DELTA RIVER — On a morning with biting air in the single digits Fahrenheit, this river smells like sulfur and is splashy… Continue reading

Chum salmon returning in November to spawn in the Delta River where it meets the Tanana River, about 10 miles north of the town of Delta Junction. (Photo by Ned Rozell)

Rivers of stories

Sometimes I think I could spend my life happily following rivers. I love the way they’re born from a tiny trickle and grow until they… Continue reading

Glacier center announces winter programs

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will be closed today in commemoration of Veterans Day. The center will reopen on Saturday for its 10 a.m.-4 p.m.… Continue reading

M/V Columbia starts its study of ocean acidification

An Alaska state ferry recently started work doubling as an ocean research platform. The M/V Columbia, which conducts weekly runs between Bellingham, Washington and Alaska,… Continue reading

Fishing vessel drill conductor workshop starts Saturday

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor workshop on Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the University of… Continue reading

A glance at the Weekly’s book shelf

A glance at the Weekly’s book shelf

We get a lot of books to review here at the Capital City Weekly. We typically focus on books written by Southeast Alaska residents, about… Continue reading

A glance at the Weekly’s book shelf
Chris Neilson holds the author’s canvas shopping bag for her- on the stock up trip when she broke her ankle - and gazes at the totem poles on Shakes Island in Wrangell. Courtesy of Tara Neilson.

Alaska for Real: The fall floathouse stock-up

Unlike most people, I imagine, I have a case of Spam under my bed and cases of tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and canned fruit in my… Continue reading

Chris Neilson holds the author’s canvas shopping bag for her- on the stock up trip when she broke her ankle - and gazes at the totem poles on Shakes Island in Wrangell. Courtesy of Tara Neilson.
This August 1928 photos of Skagway shows the Verbauwhede building on the far right. Courtesy of Karl Gurcke, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. (Candy Waugaman Collection, KLGO B1-215-8802)

Thwarted bandits and 100-year-old stories

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park owns a number of historic buildings within the Skagway Historic District. Most of these buildings have been fully restored… Continue reading

This August 1928 photos of Skagway shows the Verbauwhede building on the far right. Courtesy of Karl Gurcke, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. (Candy Waugaman Collection, KLGO B1-215-8802)