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Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Photos: Toy run

Panhandler Mark Pritchett and a new friend enjoy the Douglas sunshine. 2016 was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer… Continue reading

Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.
Welder Craig Starmer, left, passes his cellphone to sculptor R.T. "Skip" Wallen for a quick photo as Starmer welds the fins on the towering sculpture of a humpback whale that will soon be mounted on Juneau's waterfront. Starmer was joined by crane operator Buck Churchill and assistant Bart Latta for welding work that started Thursday and continued at 7 a.m. Friday.

Photos: Whale of a welding job

Welder Craig Starmer, left, passes his cellphone to sculptor R.T. “Skip” Wallen for a quick photo as Starmer welds the fins on the towering sculpture… Continue reading

Welder Craig Starmer, left, passes his cellphone to sculptor R.T. "Skip" Wallen for a quick photo as Starmer welds the fins on the towering sculpture of a humpback whale that will soon be mounted on Juneau's waterfront. Starmer was joined by crane operator Buck Churchill and assistant Bart Latta for welding work that started Thursday and continued at 7 a.m. Friday.
Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).

Photos: Tales on the tail

Nancy DeCherney, Executive Director of the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, receives a decorated six-foot whale’s tail from Bruce Simonson in front of the Juneau… Continue reading

Bruce Simonson used 900 images of historical posters and memorabilia from over 50 arts organizations in Juneau to decorate the six-foot whale's tail. For construction of the sculpture, Simonson was assisted by Harry and Thomas James, Roald Simonson, and Gary Vetesy. For the virtual rendering of the sculpture, he received help from Kurt Smith (for photography of the sculpture and construction of the mount), and from Finn Sinclair (for computer modeling and 3D rendering).
Capital City Weekly "On Writing" columnist Jim Hale gives a talk on Shakespeare's First Folio, the changes editors John Heminge and Henry Condell may have made to some of the plays, and the context of play-writing in England in the 1600s.

Photos: Shakespeare takes over Juneau

Actors with Theatre in the Rough and guest readers read “King Lear” at the Alaska State Museum on July 29. Theatre in the Rough is… Continue reading

Capital City Weekly "On Writing" columnist Jim Hale gives a talk on Shakespeare's First Folio, the changes editors John Heminge and Henry Condell may have made to some of the plays, and the context of play-writing in England in the 1600s.
A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.

Photos: Little League

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage’s District 1… Continue reading

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.
Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was made possible by the Juneau Public Library and the Seattle Museum of Flight.

Photos: Science Friday

Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was… Continue reading

Children and their parents watch a rocket return to the ground during Science Friday at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Friday. The event was made possible by the Juneau Public Library and the Seattle Museum of Flight.
The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.

Photos: Glacier Bay glories

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11.… Continue reading

The Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay calves on July 11th.
Third baseman for Thibideau's Kenny's Liquor, Chad Dubois, lays down a tag on Nick Andrews from Sitka team E.L.I. during the 41st annual Jamie Parsons Rainball Tournament on Saturday.

Photos: Rainball Tournament

Men’s C division1. House of Liquor (Sitka)2. Team Imperial (Juneau)3. South Franklin (Juneau) Men’s D division1. MAC BOB_OMB Squad (Juneau)2. Rounders (Juneau)3. Miners (Juneau) Men’s F division1.… Continue reading

Third baseman for Thibideau's Kenny's Liquor, Chad Dubois, lays down a tag on Nick Andrews from Sitka team E.L.I. during the 41st annual Jamie Parsons Rainball Tournament on Saturday.
Cameron Box points out flakes of gold in a container with sediment to Cameron Jardell at Gold Creek near Basin Road on Friday. Box is a self-taught gold panner, who says he learned by watching YouTube videos, and has been panning for a week at Gold Creek. Jardell joined Box for the day.

Photos: Gold panners

Cameron Jardell pauses while scooping sediment into a sluice box in Gold Creek near Basin Road on Friday. Corey Box, left, is a self-taught gold… Continue reading

Cameron Box points out flakes of gold in a container with sediment to Cameron Jardell at Gold Creek near Basin Road on Friday. Box is a self-taught gold panner, who says he learned by watching YouTube videos, and has been panning for a week at Gold Creek. Jardell joined Box for the day.
Torben Higgins, 7, right, throws a ball at the dunk tank lever as Julie Jackson, left, aquatics manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, awaits a dunk at the 6th Annual Rotary Day at the Pool at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Saturday afternoon. The pool held three free swims, with over 100 attendees at each swim.

Photos: Rotary Day at the Pool

Jasz Garrett, 15, exits the water slide at the 6th Annual Rotary Day at the Pool at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Saturday afternoon.… Continue reading

Torben Higgins, 7, right, throws a ball at the dunk tank lever as Julie Jackson, left, aquatics manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, awaits a dunk at the 6th Annual Rotary Day at the Pool at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Saturday afternoon. The pool held three free swims, with over 100 attendees at each swim.
Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18. Photo by Claire Richardson.

Photos: Starr Hill party

Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18.… Continue reading

Starr Hill residents eat and listen to music from the Fleet Street Band at their annual neighborhood party on June 18. Photo by Claire Richardson.
Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.

Photos: Jumping for joy, and wellness

Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Juneau Jumper Garrett Klein, 12, left, shows Layne Cutnose, 12, some jumping pointers during a Wellness Wednesdays program at the Douglas Library on Wednesday.
Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.

Photos: Author Christopher Moore stops by Juneau

Internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore and Hearthside Books owner Brenda Weaver pose with Moore’s 2014 book “The Serpent of Venice.” Moore is in Juneau to… Continue reading

Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.
Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.

Photos: Gold Rush Days

Jackleg drilling competitors look on as one contestant tries to drill a hole through square 17, a number he drew at random before the start… Continue reading

Elizabeth Bryson sings the national anthem Saturday, kicking off the first day of the 26th annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park where Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industries are celebrated with competitions, family activities and food.
A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!

Photos: GLITZ!

A performer at GLITZ! on Friday night. The drag show was put on as part of Pride Week.To view a slideshow of the event, click… Continue reading

A performer collects tips at Friday's GLITZ!
Students await the start of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Thunder Mountain High School.

Photos: Juneau’s Class of 2016

Juneau-Douglas High School, Thunder Mountain High School and Yaakoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School held graduations on Sunday.Related stories:From the halls of TMHS to Congress: Graduating… Continue reading

Students await the start of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Thunder Mountain High School.
Thunder Mountain's Nina Fenumiai (4) slides into third base during a Saturday game against Juneau-Douglas High School. TMHS won 7-4.

Photos: Falcons softball clinches Region V top seed

Thunder Mountain High School clinched the Region V top seed with back-to-back wins over Juneau-Douglas High School during the weekend. The Falcons defeated the Crimson… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Nina Fenumiai (4) slides into third base during a Saturday game against Juneau-Douglas High School. TMHS won 7-4.
Nancy Nash performs "Inusksuit," written by John Luther Adams and put on by local musicians as part of Juneau Jazz & Classics, on Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast.

Photos: Jazz & Classics at UAS

Juneau musicians put on a once-only performance of “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams on Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast as part of Juneau… Continue reading

Nancy Nash performs "Inusksuit," written by John Luther Adams and put on by local musicians as part of Juneau Jazz & Classics, on Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast.
Thunder Mountain's Alondra Echiverri makes it to second just ahead of Sitka shortstop Minh Iwamoto Friday, May 20, in Sitka.

Photos: Falcons face Sitka

Thunder Mountain's Alondra Echiverri makes it to second just ahead of Sitka shortstop Minh Iwamoto Friday, May 20, in Sitka.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Alondra Echiverri makes it to second just ahead of Sitka shortstop Minh Iwamoto Friday, May 20, in Sitka.
Senior Ashley Wittwer writes about artwork on display at the Semester Art Show the Juneau-Douglas High School Art Studios on Thursday.

Photos: JDHS Art exhibit

Senior Ashley Wittwer writes about artwork on display at the Semester Art Show at the Juneau-Douglas High School Art Studios on Thursday.… Continue reading

Senior Ashley Wittwer writes about artwork on display at the Semester Art Show the Juneau-Douglas High School Art Studios on Thursday.