Work on the first phase of the controversial ferry terminal project was planned for late summer, but it’s being delayed due to a permitting issue.
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In Haines, a small army of locals is gearing up to host a global ski competition
The Freeride World Tour draws the globe’s best backcountry skiers and snowboarders, who pick their way down ungroomed, world class slopes.
State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships
The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.
A new mining company wants to restart ore exports in Skagway
The proposal has revived concern over legacy contamination from ore shipping in the local port, and how to ensure it doesn’t continue.
2025 was Alaska’s 8th hottest year on record
A new report highlights weather extremes and warmer overall temperatures – two signs of climate change.
‘Can you survive another crisis?’ New documentary chronicles pandemic in Skagway
The film, by a former resident, looks at what happened when the town’s economy essentially shut down for nearly two years.