As Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected yesterday, Alaska’s bishops were in Juneau for the annual meeting of the Alaska Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Spirit
Twin Lakes cabin honors Juneau resident who loved to skate
About 200 people attended the dedication of a warming shelter at Juneau’s Twin Lakes on Saturday. The 14 x 24 foot cabin was built to honor John Caouette, a Juneau resident who passed away in 2010.
Fundraiser puts Juneau’s Empty Chair project near goal
A proposed monument in Juneau to Japanese Americans interned during World War II got a big boost last weekend.
Remembering Mackenzie
About a hundred people gathered on the steps of Juneau’s Sealaska Plaza Friday evening for one of several candlelight vigils held around the state for 13-year-old Kake homicide victim Mackenzie Howard.
Vigils planned to mourn 13-year-old Kake girl’s death
As the investigation into her death continues, candlelight vigils are planned across Alaska tonight in memory of Mackenzie Howard.
Tlingit elder, Sealaska board member Clarence Jackson dies
A memorial service for Tlingit elder and original Sealaska Corporation board member Clarence Jackson will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the ANB Hall in Juneau. Jackson died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Living King’s dream
About a hundred people gathered at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Juneau Monday for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. All of the speakers talked about the strides our society has taken in terms of race relations since King’s death 45 years ago. They also spoke of the need to keep fighting for…
Dean Williams dies at age 95
Dean Williams seldom missed a walk downtown and always had a smile…
Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook
Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.
Community vigil for hope and healing
“A Night of Hope and Healing” is scheduled Wednesday evening in Juneau.