
Educator makes case for Native spirituality
Most Northern Native people have had their traditional spirituality squeezed out of them.

The Mind of a Juneau Chef
The popularity of cooking shows like PBS’s The Mind of a Chef might suggest that Americans are interested in becoming better cooks. If your culinary learning curve has plateaued, you may want to try a new approach. Rookery head-chef and co-owner Beau Schooler is gaining a reputation for seasonally creative cuisine. I joined Schooler in…

Glacier Bay tribal house starts construction soon
A tribal house in the former home of Southeast Alaska’s Huna Tlingits will go out to bid this winter.

Enrollment down, but better than expected
The final enrollment count for the Juneau School District shows 99 fewer students than projected.

Juneau moves forward with new cruise docks despite not owning submerged land
Port officials say the issue is not a major concern, and they expect the submerged land to be deeded to the city by the State of Alaska before construction gets underway next year.

Slideshow: Eight teams compete in women’s hockey tournament
The Juneau Jamboree women’s hockey tournament enjoyed its 10th year of competition at the Treadwell Ice Arena.

Home pool advantage
Hosting statewide swim meets was a major selling point for Dimond Park Aquatic Center.

Veterans Day observed in Juneau
Veterans, and their family and friends honor those who’ve served

Bartlett’s interim CEO wants to build culture of trust and communication
“Culture doesn’t happen overnight. Trust is built over time with consistency and good communication,” Egbert says.

100,000 Imagination Library books given in Southeast since 2006
A young Juneau family has received the 100,000th book from the Southeast Alaska Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Juneau’s Filipino community plans relief efforts for Typhoon Haiyan victims
“We’re still waiting for reports” from relatives and friends, says the president of Juneau’s Filipino Community Inc.

Native leader charged with theft
Bob Loescher allegedly stole $21,515 from ANB/ANS Grand Camp subsistence rights defense accounts

Alaskan Hotel fire caused by smoking debris
An early morning fire at the Alaskan Hotel on Saturday caused about $2,500 in damage.

Juneau hosts statewide swim and dive meet
With the new Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Juneau is able to hold a swim-dive state championship for the first time.

CBJ rate study explained
Juneau has approximately $275 million invested in its water and sewer system, and some of the pipes and plants are very old.

Juneau marine lab recognized for seawater heat pump
White House Council on Environmental Quality bestows GreenGov award on Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute

Dog owners, trappers come together for “Sharing Juneau’s Trails” presentation
Many trail users like to bring their dogs along for a hike, ski or ride. That sets up a potential conflict with an often overlooked user group in Juneau: Trappers

Elton Engstrom Jr. dies
Services are pending for former Juneau legislator Elton Engstrom, Jr., who has died at the age of 78.

Prospects for off-road vehicle park still fuzzy
The two most appealing sites for both homeowners concerned about noise and ATV and motocross enthusiasts are out the road.

Update: Eaglecrest wins round two
It’s time for the second round of Ski Town Throwdown.