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Yukon Quest not concerned about skimpy snow

Organizers of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race say it’s a bit premature to panic about too little snow on the trail.

Auke Lake draft plan would restrict jet skis

Auke Lake draft plan would restrict jet skis

Jet skis, water skis and wake boards would not be allowed on Juneau’s Auke Lake, under a proposal to limit watercraft to 10 horsepower on … more

Inaugural sled dog race begins

Inaugural sled dog race begins

Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey is among 23 competitors heading to Eagle in a new sled dog race that pays tribute to a chief of Eagle Village who died earlier this year.

Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship

Four Juneau youth win Hilary Lindh scholarship

Four Juneau youth are the winners of this years’ Hilary Lindh Scholarships at Eaglecrest. The program gives the students a pass to the city-owned ski … more

Dean Williams dies at age 95

Dean Williams dies at age 95

Dean Williams seldom missed a walk downtown and always had a smile…

Juneau to host 2013 swim and dive meet

Nearly 500 people expected at meet at Dimond Park Aquatic Center in the Mendenhall Valley.

Eaglecrest to open Hooter and Black Bear chairs on Friday

Eaglecrest to open Hooter and Black Bear chairs on Friday

Juneau’s weather pattern this week will help Eaglecrest open the Black Bear and Hooter chair lifts on Friday as well as Porcupine chair.

Until this … more

Winter may be cold and dry

Winter may be cold and dry

Juneau’s winter could be dry and cold – but not much snow, according to the National Weather Service

Auke Lake users say enforce current regulations

Auke Lake users say enforce current regulations

Juneau’s laws regulating motorized use of Auke Lake need to be enforced.

Eaglecrest’s Porcupine Lift to open Saturday

Eaglecrest’s Porcupine Lift to open Saturday

It’s not the full mountain, but Eaglecrest Ski Area will open the Porcupine Lift on Saturday.

Eaglecrest General Manager Matt Lillard says a lot of … more