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Skagway, Alaska Patch AM: a 2 min read

Good morning Skagway! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Skagway landmarks can you spot in this Gold Rush walk?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
  • Sunday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alaska, the Final Frontier— Skagway, Gold Rush Town (thecolumbiastar.com) — If you’re in Skagway, this travel piece doubles as a walking guide, highlighting the compact seven-by-four-block historic core, the Skagway Museum and City Hall, and the driftwood-covered Visitor Information Center. It also shares colorful Gold Rush history, local business names, and even what you’ll pay for chili and beer at Skagway Brewing Company.
   


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🗞 Nearby News

Haines

  • Eradicating invasive plants in the Chilkat Valley (chilkatvalleynews.com)
  • First Haines sport king opener in over a decade sparks nerves and excitement (khns.org)
  • Celebration draws thousands to Juneau to uplift Alaska Native culture and heritage (ictnews.org)

Juneau

  • Juneau Community Foundation strengthens health, social services with $2.9M in grants (juneauempire.com)
  • What earrings mean at Celebration, to buyers and sellers (ktoo.org)

Ok Skagway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Skagway

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Skagway

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.