The circus is coming to Sitka, but the performers aren’t from out of town. They are ordinary citizens, who in the past two years, have learned to climb, swing, and soar.
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Historic Gold Rush trail gets Google mapped
A hundred years ago, to hike to the Klondike gold fields via the Chilkoot Trail meant a grueling trek carrying a required one ton of supplies, enough to last a year.
Walker hosts first Governor’s Picnic in Juneau
While he served up hot dogs and salmon, picnic-goers were asked what they’d do as governor for the day.
Gov. Walker wants Elizabeth Peratrovich on $10 bill
The Walker-Mallott administration has nominated Tlingit civil rights leader Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich to be on the new $10 bill. The U.S. Treasury is collecting nominations of women who were champions for democracy to put on the redesigned note. The governor and lieutenant governor say Peratrovich fits the description well. Walker Press Secretary Katie Marquette says…
New Hoonah brewery opens Saturday
Todd Thingvall and his business partner Dan Kane have been working hard to renovate a 100-year-old house on pilings in Hoonah. It’s the site of the new brewery and taproom that opens Saturday.
Man in bear costume reported harassing bears on Chilkoot River
The man ran “waving and jumping” up to the weir gate, trying to get the attention of a sow with cubs.
Swarm of earthquakes hit Yakutat area
About 30 earthquakes have hit the Yakutat area this week. The swarm is caused by calving glaciers in a nearby bay, not movement of the Earth’s crust.
Juneau’s multimillion dollar whale park almost ready for bids
The bidding process for construction of an estimated $11 million seawalk, island and park near the Douglas bridge could begin in the next few weeks–creating a home for a major Juneau landmark.
On 40th anniversary, Southeast’s smallest city remains defiant
Most people in Petersburg don’t give much thought to the handful of houses which sit on the other shore of the Wrangell Narrows. But to the people who live there it’s a place they are proud to call home.
Former public radio reporter, mayor file for Haines Borough Assembly seats
Skagway’s filing period closes August 17th and Haines’ closes August 20th. The general election is Tuesday, Oct. 6.