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Hi Juneau, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Wild N Out Show with Charlie Clips, Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot, gold and silver heating up, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Behind the new byline: Atticus Hempel has joined the Juneau Empire staff, bringing East Coast roots and Swarthmore studies to cover Juneau news, after studying at Tidelines Institute in Gustavus — get to know Atticus Hempel.
Arctic operations gearing up: The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche made a logistics stop in Juneau as it prepares for a Bering Sea patrol focused on fisheries enforcement, with search and rescue if needed — get all the details.
Carrying a legacy forward: Following Alaska’s celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, Juneau author Ernestine Hayes says the civil rights icon’s work remains unfinished and urges continued action and greater recognition of Alaska Native leadership — read why the work continues.
Seasonal highlights and happenings: Across Alaska, the Legendary Ice Park has opened with world class carving, UAS held its Polar Plunge in Juneau, Soldotna is offering grants, and Alaska Children’s Trust named Tory Houser — check out the full roundup.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Maritime EV safety upgrades: After Alaska Marine Lines stopped shipping electric vehicles last year over battery fire risks, AML and Alaska Marine Highway System officials discussed safer options at a Renewable Juneau panel. AML has hired a vessel firefighter and added thermal cameras and powerful sprayers. More cameras and in-transit battery temperature monitoring are planned. Get all the safety details.
What it means for hikers: Earlier this month, the US Forest Service canceled plans for a new public-use cabin near Herbert Glacier, citing the tough site and limited staffing. The move was not tied to mining. Instead, the agency will reroute part of Herbert Glacier Trail and add a scenic overlook. See what’s planned now.
Alaskan flavors, Italian soul: In Bocca Al Lupo celebrates Juneau’s seasons with handmade pasta, wood-fired pies, and smart rotating plates that highlight the day’s catch and produce. Easy for a Tuesday, lively for date night, it lets local ingredients do the talking while you relax with something comforting and bright.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎤 Wild N Out Show @ Devil’s Club Brewing Company | Friday (2/27) at 6:00 PM – Juneau is getting a Wild N Out-style throwdown Friday at Devils Club, starring battle-rap legend Charlie Clips. Expect rapid-fire roasts, crowd games, and the kind of laughs that warm a rainy Juneau night. Want in on chaos, and maybe the mic, send them a DM.
🧗 Fireside Lecture Series: Climbing in the Tongass @ Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center | Friday (2/27) at 7:00 PM – Think you know the Tongass beyond the boardwalk? Settle in at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center as Juneauite Dylan Miller shares the soggy, scrappy history of climbing our backyard, from mossy boulders to sketchy ridgelines. Free to attend, and yes, you can feel adventurous while sitting.
🏰 Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot @ Kale Juneau-Douglas High School Auditorium | Friday (2/27) at 7:00 PM – Take a break from the slush and step into Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot, where the forecast is permanently perfect. JDHS and Theater at Latitude 58 stage the epic, romantic, heartbreaking saga of King Arthur and his Round Table, all ages welcome, tissues optional.
🔨 Foam Forging! @ Douglas Public Library | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Foam Forging is taking over Douglas Library with a make-your-own swords and shields session, ideal for unleashing your inner knight without alarming the HOA. They provide tape and glue, you bring materials, and maybe skim Amtgard rules pages 12 to 17 for smarter swings.
🎺 Jeff Karlson @ Alaska State Museum | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Proof the museum atrium was built for brass: Ketchikan’s own trumpet ace Jeff Karlson teams with piano favorite Sue Kazama for Mahler, De Falla, Charlier, and an Ewald finale with local ringers. Big sound, small ego, and pay-as-you-can.
🎭 10 Steps to Personal Revolution: A Self-Help Musical Cabaret @ McPhetres Hall | Saturday (2/28) at 7:00 PM – Feeling like a cog in the cosmic vending machine? Join Juneau’s finest for 10 Steps to Personal Revolution, a smart, self-help musical cabaret benefiting NAMI, with show tunes, sharp wit, and a nudge toward hope. Heartening, laugh-filled, community-minded entertainment.
🍻 Sunday Social @ Red Dog Saloon | Sunday (3/1) at 6:00 PM – Shake off weekend cobwebs at historic Red Dog with a West Coast Swing lesson, then a rotating mix to see if your knees remember. Every Sunday till Folk Fest, no partner or experience needed, it’s free, so buy a drink, tip, and call it cardio.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Juneau report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 26°F – Low: 10°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of snow showers before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 21°F – Low: 15°F – Precip: 3%
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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