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The Skagway News is back, at least temporarily, with former owner, Gretchen Wehmhoff. Wehmhoff had given the paper to Tommy and Pattie Wells in May 2025. Just over a year later, the Wells, struggling with family health issues, handed the…
National Weather Service forecast, checked . Choose a car for the details.
By Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon The telltale sight of the white octagonal structure and red roof of Eldred Rock Lighthouse is a…
By Gretchen Wehmhoff Borough Manager Brad Ryan submitted his resignation to the Skagway Assembly on Sept. 27. His last day will be…
Fire and Police blotter March 7-20
Submitted by the Skagway Police Department March 7 A caller reports their spouse had driven the Klondike Highway, but after a couple hours passed with no contact, was growing concerned. An officer confirmed the missing person’s information and started an investigation. The individual had been found, uninjured, with vehicle in a ditch halfway between Fraser Border and US Border. Unsuccessful attempts were made to retrieve the vehicle at the time.…
NOAA predictions for Skagway (station 9452400), feet above mean lower low water.
5 min 12 s shorter than yesterday.
Roadwork will continue on State Street from 1st Avenue to 10th Avenue in multiple locations. We will button up 1st Ave to…
Royce Borst capped a memorable high school career with a sensational effort at the 2026 ASAA Division II State Track and Field…
Skagway High School added to its alumni rolls on May 20 when it ushered the Class of 2026 into the history books.…
June 5 Police personnel assisted with a welfare check of a local resident. Dispatch received a report of an employee stealing from…
The Skagway Fire Department (SFD) responded to a structure fire on 4th and Broadway, July 27. The fire, found on the back…
In response to the delays caused by the closing of the Skagway ferry dock, the Municipality is working with the Alaska Marine…
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