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Panther women sweep Hather field, men knock off Hoonah
By Jeff Brady The Skagway women rolled up more wins at the Don Hather Tourney Jan. 3-4 and easily...
Opinion: Support for drag show speaks well of our community
By Leigh Armstrong The warmness of the night impressed me. As I went to Skagway’s annual drag show...
Biodegradable-sculpture artist advocates for temporary art
By Lilly Milman Sebastian Chaloner showcased his “Powerhouse” exhibit — a series of three...
Next Issue: February 7
Skagway News Headlines
Skagway News will get new owners in early March
Two women from Chugiak will take over as co-owners and co-editors of The Skagway News in early...
Skagway comp plan stresses need for more housing
By Larry Persily Skagway will need at least 150 new housing units by 2030 if the community wants to attract young adults and families as year-round residents while also accommodating its growing population of school-age children...
Borough works to make clear tax applies to online sales
By Larry Persily While the borough assembly considers an ordinance to clarify the taxable status of online sales delivered to Skagway shoppers, it remains “on a wait-and-see approach,” the mayor said, whether to join a statewide...
Borough moves closer to seeking state loan for water and sewer extension
By Larry Persily The borough is waiting for an engineering firm’s final cost estimate before the assembly will consider whether to seek a low-interest loan from the state to extend water and sewer lines across the Skagway River...
Borough seeks legal review of WP&YR lease
By Larry Persily The municipality wants to be “extra cautious” in responding to a letter from White Pass & Yukon Route attorneys that asserts the borough must negotiate to renew the company’s long-term waterfront lease when...
Panther women sweep Hather field, men knock off Hoonah
By Jeff Brady The Skagway women rolled up more wins at the Don Hather Tourney Jan. 3-4 and easily...
Sign-up starts Jan. 15 for Buckwheat ski race
Registration will open Wednesday, Jan. 15, for the 34th annual Buckwheat International Ski Classic. This year’s race is dedicated to the memory of race founder Buckwheat Donahue, who died Oct. 14 at age 68. The race will be held...