Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or ...

The 2025 Alaska cruise season is officially underway. On Monday, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss sailed into Juneau, kicking off another summer of visitors exploring No. 49. The next ship, ...

Baxter’s grandfather, Dennis Sperl (9/3/1943 – 4/13/2023) graduated from JDHS in 1961 (two-time Region V and state champions) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1966.

Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter. Outside of Juneau, Alaska, a family hits the ice for a skating and ...

The cruise line will also be reintroducing Scarlet Lady to guests following its two-week drydock at the end of November 2024.. Also, 110,000 gross tons, as is the case for each Virgin Voyages ship ...

Juneau, a city of 32,000 people, received a record 1.65 million visitors last year, according to the city government. On some days, 20,000 cruise passengers arrive at the city. Juneau is a popular ...

How Juneau is managing. As port cities across Alaska — and the globe — wrestle with how to deal with an abundance of cruise tourism, Juneau’s cruise management plan could serve as a test for ...

A glacial outburst flood from the Mendenhall Glacier began Monday, causing water levels to reach up to 16 feet in Juneau by Tuesday. The glacier's Suicide Basin began to peak on Aug. 1 after July ...

Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. "It’s about ...

Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, is working on an agreement with major cruise lines to limit the daily number of visitors starting in 2026. ABC News. Video. Live. Shows. Shop. Log In. Stream on.

JUNEAU, Alaska -- The pristine natural beauty of Alaska boasts breathtaking landscapes with vast national parks, glaciers and 6,640 miles of coastline that makes the destination particularly ...