Skagway residents are facing a two-and-a-half month disruption in Alaska Marine Highway ferry service sometime in the next year and a half. The municipality held a meeting last week to hear from residents about what they think the best timing would be for the looming closure of the ferry dock.
Tourism
Search underway for missing cruise passenger
25-year-old woman identified only as a Columbian national disappeared Thursday morning from the Norwegian Pearl.
Alaska’s most-visited national park puts little-known Buffalo Soldiers story in the spotlight
Buffalo Soldiers, units of black soldiers formed in the 19th century before the U.S. military was de-segregated, are a part of Alaska’s history – specifically, Skagway’s history – during the days of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Skagway shop owner found not guilty of misrepresenting Native art
A Skagway shop owner was found not guilty of misrepresenting Native produced art in federal court on Friday.
State biologists investigate green bears in Haines
Social media sites were atwitter in Haines on Thursday morning after photos surfaced of green bears in the Chilkoot River.
As Anan’s season closes, Forest Service to continue use of temporary float
As the Wrangell ranger district moves forward with improvements to the Anan Bear Observatory trailhead and observation deck, some may have noticed one change within the Anan master plan already happening.