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Juneau airport seeks new emergency fire trucks following brief shutdown scare
Juneau’s city-owned airport was briefly at risk of an emergency closure as its fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting trucks faced maintenance issues that could have shut down air traffic if all vehicles broke down. That’s according to Juneau International Airport’s new manager, Andres Delgado, who spoke to the...
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ADF&G euthanizes mountain goat kid with contagious skin infection found on Perseverance Trail
A Juneau resident took home a sick mountain goat kid with crusty skin lesions after hiking Perseverance Trail last weekend and contacted the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Officials say the goat had a highly contagious viral skin infection that can transfer to humans and pets. “It’s very important...
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TSA is now accepting Alaska Mobile IDs at select airports
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Transportation Security Administration has begun accepting Alaska Mobile ID’s at security checkpoints in the Anchorage and Juneau airports. The digital ID’s, which were introduced in the state about a year ago, are just starting to catch on, according to Lauren Whiteside, Division Operations Manager for the Alaskan DMV.
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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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The Best Chicken Fried Steak In Alaska Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Diner
In the shadow of towering mountains and nestled among Juneau’s practical strip malls sits a culinary treasure that locals guard with a mixture of pride and reluctance to share: Donna’s Restaurant, home to what might be the best chicken fried steak in the entire Last Frontier. The blue...
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Nine boats sink in Juneau harbor due to record snowfall
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The Fried Mushroom At This No-Fuss Bar In Alaska Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Tucked away in Juneau, Alaska, stands a rustic red building that might have you questioning your GPS – but locals will tell you with absolute certainty that you’ve found culinary gold disguised as a weathered waterfront hangout. The Sandbar & Grill doesn’t flaunt itself with fancy signage or...
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Juneau evacuation shelter and animal rescue accepting evacuees’ pets during emergency
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Spruce Root offering master class for entrepreneurs, Juneau Animal Rescue on licensing and vaccination, and “Death with Dessert: Death on a Ranch” from True Crime Alaska
Spruce Root, a 501(c)3 Community Development Financial Institution, is offering a workshop: “Leading Through Uncertainty: A Master Class for Entrepreneurs.” The workshop is designed for mid-stage entrepreneurs and focuses on helping participants build a grounded understanding of regional change. It is happening January 23-25, and registration deadline is January 9.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s general manager resigns, board chair steps down
The general manager of Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area has resigned and the chair of its board of directors has stepped down. Both departures were announced Thursday night during the ski area’s board of directors meeting. Hannah Shively served as the board chair for less than six months. At...
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First Friday show features new myths written and illustrated by Juneau artists
Two Juneau artists spent this snowy Friday framing and mounting 18 block prints that correlate with myths — ones they wrote themselves. The prints are a part of a show titled “My Mother’s Bones,” opening Friday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Rachel Levy said...
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Tessa Hulls: from Archie Williams student to Pulitzer Prize winner
While making sandwiches as an Alaska Capitol cafeteria worker in May 2025, Archie Williams, class of 2004 alumna Tessa Hulls received shocking news: she had won the Pulitzer Prize award for her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir. This memoir, her first book which she both authored and illustrated, follows her family trauma stemming from Maoist rule in China. She is the second author ever in Pulitzer Prize history to win with a graphic novel after Art Spiegelman for Maus.
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Upcoming ‘Simple Loving Kindness’ art show seeks artists inspired by meditation
The “Simple Loving Kindness – Art Inspired by Meditation” exhibit will be happening at the JAHC Gallery in March 2026. The group is looking for artists to be a part of the exhibit and participate in optional mediation group sessions. Nancy Caracand and Darcy Lockhart share more about the process. Find out more at the website: slkart.org.
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Watch “Paddington” at Floyd Dryden Gym January 3
Juneau Parks & Recreation is partnering with Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries to present two screenings of Paddington (2014, PG) plus a Pop-Up Library at Floyd Dryden Gym on January 3. A traditional screening with the lights off and volume high begins at 1 p.m. A sensory-friendly presentation will...
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City Museum Opening of Meeting Awareness Rescheduled to January 9
City Museum Opening of Meeting Awareness Rescheduled to January 9. Due to the recent snowfall and hazardous road conditions, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has rescheduled the opening reception for Meeting Awareness, oil paintings by artist Susan Watson. The exhibition will now open on Friday, January 9, 2026 with a reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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Juneau evacuation shelter and animal rescue accepting evacuees’ pets during emergency
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - With heavy rain and melting snow pushing floodwaters through parts of downtown Juneau, evacuees are facing hard choices — including where to leave their pets. The shelter at Centennial Hall is allowing families to take their pets with them. Juneau Animal Rescue is offering a...
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Jensen-Olson Arboretum Winter Hours Begin January 2
The Jensen-Olson Arboretum will be open Fridays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting January 2, 2026. Visitors are invited to enjoy the beauty of Southeast Alaska as the Arboretum transforms into a seasonal winter wonderland. Access within the Arboretum will be limited due to winter conditions. Visitors...