A stop in Juneau marks the end of a nearly 20 year quest to play croquet on the lawn – or an equivalent – of every state Capitol.
Tourism
CDC reports two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska had norovirus outbreaks in June
Two cruise ships in Southeast Alaska have reported norovirus outbreaks in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Native leaders say disrespectful social media trend symptom of larger problem
There’s a new social media trend of people dancing around Alaska Native totem poles to a Lil Jon song, replicating a scene from the 2009 movie “The Proposal.” Ketchikan Indian Community, Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and Alaska Native Heritage Center sent out a joint press release last week…
Preliminary necropsy shows dead fin whale in Seward had injuries consistent with vessel strike
The official cause of death is pending further testing, which can take months to complete, NOAA Fisheries said in a statement.
New Forest Service cabin in Juneau expected to become most popular in the Tongass
Booking opens Thursday for Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ or “‘Face of the Glacier House” at the Mendenhall Campground — Juneau’s first Forest Service cabin named in Lingít.
‘It has to be balanced with livability’: Residents share tourism concerns with Juneau task force
The task force has been meeting since late last year. It is charged with tackling big-picture tourism topics and recommending potential changes to the Juneau Assembly. Last week was Juneau residents’ first chance to testify in front of the members to share their ideas and concerns.