Tuesday at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, Martha Moore hosts. We’ll talk with Ken Fix about this week’s Planetarium presentation; We’ll talk with Marianne Manning about her First Friday show at the CANVAS, plus we’ll highlight November art classes with Chris Taylor; Deidre Darr will offer details about activities celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the…
Archives for October 2013
Alaska Airlines alliance with Delta evolves into ‘frenemies’
A business partnership involving Alaska and Delta airlines is fraying around the edges.
Young hockey players take to the ice to learn new positions
Thirty-four kids stormed the ice Sunday afternoon for one hour of instruction and some friendly competition among themselves.
In Calif., Hundreds March To Protest Fatal Police Shooting Of Boy
On Friday, hundreds of demonstrators took the streets of Santa Rosa, Calif. to protest the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
Halloween Music at the State Office Building
Since 1928, Juneauites have enjoyed the reverberating sound of the historic Kimball Theatre Organ. After a handful of moves from its original home at the Coliseum Theatre on South Franklin Street, the organ now lives on the 8th floor of the State Office Building where it’s been since 1977. Thanks to a cadre of dedicated…
Hawaii Set To Take Up Gay Marriage In Special Session Monday
The next state to legalize same-sex marriage may be Hawaii, where the state’s Legislature will begin a special session on the issue Monday.
Why Destroying Syria’s Weapons May Be Tough, Despite Yesterday’s Deadline
The process of cataloging and destroying Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile took another stride Sunday, as the country met a deadline for submitting a formal declaration of its chemical arsenal.
Saudi Women Get Behind Wheel For ‘Drive-In’ Protest
Women in Saudi Arabia are braving a ban on their ability to drive, taking to the streets Saturday as part of a push to allow women to attain driver’s licenses.
U.S. Spying Update: Europe Fumes And Protesters Rally In D.C.
Anger, distrust and possible punishments are the defining themes of Europe’s reaction to news that a U.S. spy agency monitored the phone calls of millions of European citizens and some world leaders.
Lou Reed, Leader Of The Velvet Underground, Has Died At 71
Lou Reed, the singer and songwriter whose work as a solo artist and as the leader of cult-favorite band The Velvet Underground influenced generations of musicians, has died at age 71.