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Breaching Whales Put on Breathtaking Display in Juneau (Video)
Stock image by lisabskelton/Getty Images Footage of a whole group of whale breaching within seconds of each other will take your breath away. See the video from Juneau here. The post Breaching Whales Put on Breathtaking Display in Juneau (Video) appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
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Juneau filmmaker premieres sci-fi comedy film after more than a decade of work
A local filmmaker is debuting his passion project Girl, Yeti and a SpaceshipGirl, Yeti and a Spaceship in Juneau next month. Juneau locals Amelia Jenkins, Bryan Crowder, and Roblin Gray Davis star in the film. Anton Doiron, the mind behind the movie, spent the last 13 years of his life...
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Disney Cruise Line Expands Community Support Across Southeast Alaska
Disney Cruise Line wrapped up its 2026 Alaska season with more than just its final sailings aboard the Disney Wonder. The cruise line spent the final days of the season working with organizations across Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, supporting military families and giving local students a closer look at careers in the maritime industry.
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This ICONIC Waterfront Restaurant Has Been Winning Hearts Even After 25 Years in Juneau, AK
Open daily, 11 AM–9 PM (seasonal, spring through fall) Right next to the Mt. Roberts tram in Juneau, Alaska, sits a seafood grill that’s fed cruise passengers and locals alike for over two decades. 🦀. Twisted Fish Company Alaskan Grill opened in May 2000, founded by owner Reecia...
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Alaska tribal president champions new Juneau-area casino
The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s president championed the tribe’s opening of its first casino in Juneau during his annual State of the Tribe address Wednesday morning. President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson spoke to the dozens of delegates representing 22 communities across...
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A bull moose is rutting around Juneau parking lots
A bull moose is running around parking lots and industrial areas surrounding Juneau’s Mendenhall River. While moose sightings are frequent in Anchorage, that’s not the case in Juneau. Photos and videos have been swirling on social media. “I saw one video that was near Safeway running around and...
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As Alaskan bears gain weight for the winter, they're looking for food and running into humans
‘Tis the season of fat bears chunking up before a long winter of hibernation. But as they bulk up, they’re also increasingly varying their diet by venturing into human spaces and eating trash. In Juneau this summer, a dozen bears were feasting on a landfill in the city. Another bear crawled into a hotel via the window.
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Check Out Discover Eaglecrest Day on September 19
The public is invited to this year’s Discover Eaglecrest Day happening this Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eaglecrest Ski Area. Hosted by Eaglecrest Ski Area’s non-profit partner, the Eaglecrest Foundation, community members will have the chance to meet with outdoor and education partners, ride the Porcupine Chair Lift, participate in a silent auction, and more.
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Kiks.ádi clan members raise concerns about ownership of Lingít opera story after Juneau debut
An opera performed entirely in Lingít debuted in Juneau last weekend. The opera, titled “Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles,” is about a series of battles between Southeast Alaska Native peoples and Russian invaders in Sitka. The opera was produced by Sealaska Heritage Institute in partnership with Perseverance Theatre.
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‘Bridging Our Stories’ plays the Goldtown | Foundation for End of Life Care presents Dr. Lani Leary | Here and Now’s Peter O’Dowd | Fat Bear Week preview with Na Mee
“Bridging Our Stories” is a documentary film that follows the story of when Ketchikan’s last Filipino community center closes and a Filipina who has spent her life resisting her heritage travels to the Philippines to rediscover her roots through indigenous dance. It will play the Goldtown on Saturday, September 19 at 1PM.
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First Tlingit opera brings Alaska Native history to life
The first Tlingit opera in recorded history took the stage Sept. 11 in Juneau, Alaska, depicting the early 1800s Tlingit-Russian wars. The original opera–which runs until Sept. 20–is based on historical accounts and Tlingit oral traditions. “Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit – Russian Battles” came together through a partnership involving...
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Sigoowu Ye Park Closed Temporarily for Safety Upgrades
Starting September 15, 2026, Sigoowu Ye Park will be temporarily closed for the safety of park users and to prevent further damage to playground infrastructure caused by bike use in the park. During the closure, City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) staff will be working to install chicane rails at the entrances to prevent the use of bikes in the park.
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More than a dozen black bears feasted at Juneau’s landfill all summer after owner took down fence
Black bears feasted at Juneau’s dump all summer after the company that owns it took down a portion of the wildlife fence for construction. That’s according to state officials who say they’ve been working to resolve the issue with Waste Management, the private landfill owner. Carl Koch,...