Morning Edition host Matt Miller will be aboard the fireworks barge streaming live video when the show begins Friday night. Watch here.
Juneau
Fireworks techs prep for ‘playing in the sky’
Nearly 700 shells will be launched from the middle of Gastineau Channel starting Friday night just before midnight.
Taku River rising quickly, but no flood warning
As of 2 p.m., the river was at 38.3 feet and is expected to rise another four and a half feet, just below minor flood stage, by late tomorrow morning.
Flying Karamazovs and friends bring Chautauqua spirit to Juneau
The New Old Time Chautauqua is a traveling troupe of performers. They’re in Juneau for three days of workshops, shows and activities starting Thursday.
Marriage equality and mourning: Mildred Boesser fought till the end
The wife of an Episcopalian minister, Mildred Boesser spent decades fighting for gay rights and marriage equality.
UAS Juneau goes smoke-free Wednesday
No more cigarette, e-cigarette or hookah breaks between classes; the ban applies to all tobacco products.