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Rise and shine, Juneau!
In todayâs planning-your-week edition: EV ferry fire risk debate, goldâs hot streak, and glaciers and bears talk + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Todayâs sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Juneau protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains whatâs driving the surge⊠and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đ° In the news
Shipping safety under scrutiny: During a Renewable Juneau panel, Alaska Marine Lines and ferry staff discussed EV transport after AML paused shipments last year over fire risk, adding thermal cameras and a vessel firefighter — see the safety steps discussed.
Where culture meets wilderness: Considering retirement in Alaska? This roundup spotlights six friendly towns, including Juneau, with community programs, scenic standouts like Mendenhall Glacier, and senior services that make settling in feel welcoming — read the full roundup.
Weighing student care and costs: Juneauâs school board added a health assistant and homeschool counselor to next yearâs proposed budget, widening a $4.4 million gap the district will cover with savings, vote expected March 12 — get all the details.
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. Itâs super affordable â and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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đ Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades⊠and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If youâre wondering whether youâre missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining whatâs driving the renewed interest⊠and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
Itâs free and worth reading before the next move.
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𫶠We got your back
Skincare, not stress: Juneauâs own Wolfsong Wellness Boutique curates thoughtful skincare, aromatherapy, and other feel-better finds for faces and frazzled nerves. Upgrade your routine with soothing serums, calming blends, and, if youâre tempted, a crystal that swears it helps you remember sunscreen… because glowing and grounded can happily coexist.
Crave-worthy wing detour: The Island Pub does wings the cozy Douglas way, baked to a crisp, medium-spicy, and kissed with hot-honey butter, so they hit that sweet-heat spot beside a pie. Crave something satisfying without the fuss? Itâs an easy weeknight upgrade.
Fresh-air birdies, anyone?: Shake off cabin fever with a few throws at Aantâ iyeik (Bypass) Fields, home to a legit 18-hole disc golf course winding through the trees. Drop in anytime; itâs friendly for every skill level, with forest views that deliver. Grab a disc, loop the course with a friend.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself⊠until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you donât do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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đ Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
đ§ Dawn Awakening – Morning Yoga Class @ Juneau Family Birth Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 AM â If your morning routine is coffee, headlines, and regret, swap it for this gentle Hatha and Raja Yoga morning class for all levels led by Krisztina Nagy, RYT-500. Slow stretches, calm breath, and simple meditation, just space to arrive, reset, and leave quietly energized.
đš Family Wellness & Crafting Night @ Sealaska Heritage – Walter Soboleff Building | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM â First Fridays in Juneau call for hot tea, easy crafts, and actual conversation in the Indigenous Science Building kitchen. Bring the kids, your half-finished scarf, or nothing at all. Itâs free, cozy, and gloriously low-stress, the social equivalent of a warm blanket.
đš 22nd Annual 12×12 Community Art Exhibition Opening Reception @ Juneau-Douglas City Museum | Friday (3/6) at 4:30 PM â City Museum is kicking off the 22nd Annual 12×12 show, a petite parade of 40-plus square and cube works on Monochrome in Color. Come sip, mingle, and debate fifty shades of teal, because nothing bonds locals like strong opinions, and very small frames.
đ March Library Read @ Juneau Public Libraries | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM â Juneauâs Silent Book Club is settling into Juneau Public Library with guest author Kevin Myers reading a bit, then blessed quiet to actually read. Bring your book or borrow from the stacks, sip something hot, and yes, RSVP so they know how much to brew.
đ Touchstones of Glaciers and Bears @ Mendenhall Valley Public Library | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM â Whether youâve watched Mendenhall tiptoe backward since your first PTA meeting, or still call it the glacier like itâs the only one, this Valley Library slideshow digs into bears, sea ice, and our shrinking Juneau ice. Smart, sobering, and sneakily hopeful, from two Alaska writers.
đŠ Annual Crab Feed Dinner @ Thunder Mountain High School | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM â Crab feed season is back, and the Crimson Bears are trading takedowns for tanner crab. Crack shells, outbid your neighbors in a silent auction, then do it again for dessert. Tickets are online, to-go is a thing, and your carb load funds the kids.
đ» Sunday Social @ Red Dog Saloon | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM â Feel like upgrading the kitchen two-step? Every Sunday, the historic Red Dog becomes a dance floor with a West Coast Swing lesson and rotating styles, no partner required, no ego allowed. Itâs free, so buy a drink, tip well, and call it cardio with character.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar â
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đ„ Worth a peek
Weâre always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think youâll love. Hereâs what caught our eye this week.
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đ» Juneau report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 25°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 41%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 24°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 80%
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Later: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Someone Googled you this week đ
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately Itâs the new normal. Whether youâre joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors⊠people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, thereâs a really easy way for you â or someone you care about â to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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