This month, the state’s pandemic poster child dropped mask mandates for vaccinated people, and city officials say they’re envisioning a day when they relax regulations even further.

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Cruise lines are predicting a record year, but Southeast Alaska is proceeding with caution
If you ask the cruise ship industry, this summer is going to be big. But Southeast Alaska communities and businesses still face a lot of uncertainty as they plan for the season.
Why one Hoonah family rooted for the Czech women’s hockey team this Olympics
The Czech team captain is married to Thomas Mills, who grew up in Hoonah and Juneau. They now live together in Russia.
Joint venture between Doyon and Huna Totem invests in Juneau tour bus company
The new partnership has acquired an 80% majority share in Alaska Coach Tours, a Juneau-headquartered company they think can expand statewide.
Family and colleagues remember Juneau pediatrician who died scuba diving
Family and colleagues of Dr. Kimberly Kilgore say she will be remembered for her whole-hearted approach to life and work.
How climate researchers and Juneau composers are turning data into song
Through the project, music composers will interpret glacier outburst floods, high latitude mirages and arctic sea ice changes.





