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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...
Burlesque troupe explores guilty pleasures in Skagway
By Lilly Milman Co-producers Taylor Vidic and Cameron Brockett put on their fifth burlesque show...
Next Issue: November 15
Skagway News Headlines
Mayor asks assembly support for upholding Tongass roadless rule
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata believes Skagway should go on record in opposition to a U.S. Forest Service proposal that would exempt the Tongass National Forest from 18-year-old restrictions on road construction...
Skagway pushing for third-party cruise ship emission monitoring
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata is hoping to get more cruise lines to pay for third-party monitoring of emissions for their ships that call on Skagway next year, following Norwegian Cruise Line’s decision to...
Health care tops the list of community priorities
By Leigh Armstrong During the 2030 Skagway comprehensive plan open house Oct. 18, residents showed heavy support toward year-round health care for all. Juneau-based consultant Barb Sheinberg and her team listed more than...
Weekend volleyball tournament draws 6 visiting teams
The Skagway Lady Panthers volleyball team had mixed results at Haines on Oct. 18 and 19, with the varsity team taking two losses and the junior varsity winning their two matchups. On the varsity side, Skagway lost to Haines...
Mayor says chamber of commerce is at risk from lack of support
By Leigh Armstrong Mayor Andrew Cremata is taking steps to talk with the chamber of commerce to make sure it remains a viable resource for businesses in town. He hopes to meet with chamber staff in December to talk...
Assembly puts hold on Pullen Creek StreamWalk
By Leigh Armstrong The second phase of the Pullen Creek StreamWalk is postponed until the borough manager is able to talk with property owners along the route. Assembly members voted unanimously Oct. 3 to postpone any further...
Letters to the editor: Oct. 11
Area north of the highway bridge needs a separate water system It seems to me that there would be an expensive auxiliary water pump system in order to maintain adequate water pressure on the northwest area across the Skagway...