In August 2001, Nicole Hallingstad moved from Fairbanks to New York City pretty much on a whim. “My first choice would have been to move to Europe. My master’s degree was in European history. But given that I didn’t have any prospects in Europe, I thought, well, what’s the best domestic choice? And so of…
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2011 Juneau Governor’s Picnic
Photos by Brian Zittlau Governor Sean Parnell and First Lady Sandy Parnell hosted the Annual Governor’s Picnic yesterday, the last of the summer. Picnics were already held in Anchorage, Mat-Su, Fairbanks last month. The line for hot dogs and salmon was looping around the parking lot for the Sandy Beach shelters before Department Commissioners and…
Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day observances were held in three locations around Juneau on Monday.
Katie Hurley celebrates 90th birthday
Known as the grand dame of Alaska politics, Katie Hurley is 90 today (3/30/11). Hurley needs little introduction to most Alaskans. The chief clerk of Alaska’s Constitutional Convention, a former legislator, chair of the state education board – the list is long, and she’s still actively involved in her community and state. She’s been honored…
Eaglecrest’s Learn To Ski Weekend
Over the last 30 years, more than a thousand Juneau elementary school children have been the recipients of a weekend of free ski lessons at Eaglecrest Ski Area. As long as they’ve never skied before, the third, fourth, and fifth graders can apply for the Learn to Ski program and hope their name is pulled…
Can you get Chinese food on Christmas?
If you’re not into Christmas, what’s there do to on Christmas Day in Juneau?