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Alaskan Brewing Co. celebrates 40th anniversary operating in Juneau
In the 1980s, Geoff and Marcy Larson were working in different industries. Geoff was a chemical engineer and worked in a gold mine. Marcy was an accountant and had her sights on becoming a bush pilot. But they had a common love of beer. The Larsons visited KTOO to share...
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‘Canoe Dig It’ mockumentary film screening in Juneau | Climate-aware therapist Sarah Aronson | CBJ Month of Play
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Friday, July 24, 2026. Juneau Afternoon featuring filmmaker Samuel Dunning and his film “Canoe Dig It,” Climate-aware therapist Sarah Aronson, and CBJ Parks & Rec Month of Play. Audio Podcast. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m....
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Alaska state legislator chases bear away from fellow lawmaker outside state Capitol
Rep. Garret Nelson, R-Sutton, chased a black bear away from Rep. Julie Coulombe, R-Anchorage, in front of the Alaska State Capitol during a late-night encounter this week. “It was a real safari night,” Nelson said on social media. According to Coulombe, she was walking toward the Assembly Building, home to apartments used by legislators, when […]
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Juneau poker pro Jacob Thibodeau named Alaska Athlete of the Week after shining at World Series of Poker
Juneau poker pro Jacob Thibodeau bagged $215,000 at the World Series of Poker Main Event after placing 43rd in a field of 9,208, earning him our Alaska Athlete of the Week accolades. This was his sixth cash at this month’s WSOP, earning him total winnings of $262,207. This was...
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‘Rainforest Romp’ contra dance weekend with duo Raven & Goose | St. Vincent de Paul whale watch tour | Juneau Commission on Aging event updates
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Friday, July 17, 2026. Juneau Afternoon featuring the Rainforest Romp Contra Weekend, St. Vincent de Paul whale cruise, Juneau Commission on Aging updates. Audio Podcast. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast...
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Project Playground at Twin Lakes Closed for Cleaning on July 15
Project Playground at Twin Lakes Closed for Cleaning on July 15. Project Playground at Twin Lakes will be closed today, July 15, for deep cleaning. The park is expected to reopen to the public at 5 p.m. or earlier. Visit the City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation Facebook page for updates on the park’s reopening.
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New downtown bear cans to feature local artist’s design
Local artist Crystal Jackson’s painting of bears frolicking on a rainbow background is the winning artwork in a contest to decorate 44 new bear cans in downtown Juneau. The design features three panels of black bears eating, playing and climbing trees. “I wanted to capture different personalities, like the...
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Yearling bear euthanized after being shot out of a tree in downtown Juneau
A Juneau resident shot and wounded a yearling black bear that had been rummaging through trash downtown on Thursday morning. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game euthanized the bear soon after. The unknown resident who shot it could face criminal charges. Heather Hintze, a Juneau resident, witnessed the shooting...
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Photowalks: Juneau, Alaska Pt. 1
Known as Alaska’s Capital City, Juneau blends towering mountains, glacier-carved landscapes and rich Indigenous culture. Photographer and journalist Jefferson Graham takes you through Juneau’s most iconic sights, sharing ways to frame massive glaciers, misty rainforest trails, breaching whales, and the dramatic light that shifts across the Gastineau Channel. Along the way, he shows you how to capture striking images of wildlife, waterfront scenery, and the charm of Alaska’s remote capital — all using just a smartphone.
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As Marine Park Reconstruction Continues, Walkway Opens and Terrace Closes
As Marine Park Reconstruction Continues, Walkway Opens and Terrace Closes. With the first few months of the Marine Park Rebuild complete, the park’s decorative walkway – which connects the end of the Downtown Seawalk to the Merchants Wharf plaza – is now open for pedestrian traffic and emergency access through the remainder of the summer season. The City and Borough of Juneau’s contractor for this project, Dawson Construction LLC, has moved fencing to incorporate the rest of the job site. Pedestrians should note that more of the Marine Park area, including the terrace to the south of the park, will be closed starting Wednesday, July 8.
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Former Juneau pools manager to head Eaglecrest Ski Area
Juneau’s city-owned Eaglecrest Ski Area will soon have a new general manager. The board announced Tuesday during a special meeting that Julie Jackson Piper will head the ski area as it navigates a particularly volatile moment in its history. The previous general manager resigned in January. Director of Snowsports...
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Juneau “Glitz” drag show celebrates LGBTQ+ love and community
Bubbles, a giant rainbow flag, 3 days of performances, 15 drag artists, Cookie Monster, sequins, glitter and glam. Over the weekend, more than 300 people attended Glitz, Juneau’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride extravaganza. Juneau Drag is organized by local Drag Queen Gigi Monroe, who started Glitz in 2015. The show...
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Renovation of Adair-Kennedy Park’s Tennis and Pickleball Courts Begins July 6
Renovation of Adair-Kennedy Park’s Tennis and Pickleball Courts Begins July 6. The City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation department is excited to share that renovation of Adair-Kennedy Park’s outdoor tennis and pickleball courts begins Monday, July 6. Renovations will result in fresh court surfaces and paint, new net posts, and three functional courts: one for tennis that can be used as two shared pickleball courts, and two dedicated pickleball courts.
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Deb Haaland visits Juneau to promote her new book
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland came to Juneau last weekend as a stop on a tour of her new memoir “A Voice Like Mine.” Haaland was the first Indigenous person to be appointed a cabinet secretary. The name of the book comes from a campaign...
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The Bold Wolf Pack of Juneau, Alaska—Too Close for Comfort
In the heart of Alaska’s capital city, where towering glaciers meet urban sprawl, an extraordinary drama unfolds daily. The wolves of Juneau have crossed an invisible line that most wild predators respect – they’ve moved into the neighborhood. These aren’t your typical wilderness wolves hiding in remote forests; these are bold, intelligent animals that have … The post The Bold Wolf Pack of Juneau, Alaska—Too Close for Comfort appeared first on Animals Around The Globe .
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New Forest Service cabin in Juneau expected to become most popular in the Tongass
On the shore of Mendenhall Lake overlooking the Mendenhall Glacier, Forest Service staff cut a green and white ribbon spanning the stairs to a new recreational cabin on Wednesday. Booking opens Thursday morning. It’s Juneau’s first Forest Service cabin named in Lingít. Jacqueline Pata is Vice President of the Central...