• Second case of 'swine flu' found in Skagway; Gateway Yukon Project plans well-received, Assembly moves forward to fund port development grants; FY2010 Skagway muni. budget set • And.... KCIBR BIKE RACE FEATURE: Two-wheeler migration, Park Tools wins division; BOROUGH: L.C. Cassidy resigns; Mayor breaks tie to move ahead with RV park purchase; SCHOOL: Great experience but no wins at DDF nationals; FUN STUFF: Heard on the Wind! and Fish This!

June 12, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 10) Top Stories

• H1N1 virus confirmed in Skagway patient; State appeals Juneau Access court ruling; Fish & Game has no luck finding bears after they show off for tourists; Postal emplyees may have relief; Granit rockfall halts trains for 1.5 days; • And.... CANCER WALK 2009: Fran Delisle Cancer Awareness walk-a-thon raises $16,000; BOROUGH: Property values increase; Volunteer fire chief proposed; ADVENTURE RACE TIME: KCIBR and YRQ previews; OBITUARIES: Ivadell Rapuzzi, Felecia Braun, Ray Carder; FUN STUFF: Heard on the Wind!

May 29, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 9) Top Stories

• Port takes priority, Skagway delegation heads to DC; Firefighters kept busy as summer hits; Les McCormick selected interim superintendent; Wilson, Weber win SE track titles, finish in top 3 at State; KGRNHP receives stimulus funding • And.... GRADUATION & SHS AWARDS: "Come So Far"; BOROUGH: Second reading of budget passes; SCHOOL: Board approves 2% staff raises; FUN STUFF: Fish This! and Heard on the Wind!

May 15, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 8) Top Stories

• Massive washout delays rail service into Carcross; Governor Palin pops into Skagway; RCI ship carries swine flu patient to Alaska, no more stops in Mexico; Fairway meat market shut down by DEC • And.... FEATURE: Rotary fleet steams back into action; BOROUGH: New rifle range grand opening, fees, rules; No objection to school budget; SCHOOL: Board approves leave for Dr. D; ACTIVITIES: Heard on the Wind!

April 24, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 7) Top Stories:

• Passports due June 1 - Juneau only option right now for new applicants; Hillside man's 'campground' out of harmony; Dr. Dickens to take one-year leave of absence; 'Ms. Fun' top SE early childhood educator; Officials: Discounting, high costs hamper cruise growth for Alaska • And.... FEATURE: Imaginary spill forces slick answer; BOROUGH: New manager on job, many projects ahead; Budget intro: mill rate drop coming?; SCHOOL: District submits budget with $308,303 in increased local funding; ACTIVITIES: Fish This! Tales of the Black Cat

April 10, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 6) Top Stories

• Little loss to Skagway from Holland America, Carnival re-deployments in 2010 • Bear carcass found in harbor • The rite of Spring: Taking in the Buckwheat Ski Classic, Skagway style (BSC Feature and BSC Photo Gallery) • And.... BOROUGH: Dedman's Collection purchase approved; Ambassador program a go for 2009; New manager gets two-year contract; SCHOOL: Dr. Dickens returns; Budget hearings next week; ACTIVITIES: O'Daniel, Ellis make All-State team; Second place for J-Hi teams.

March 27, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 5) Top Stories

• Mining New Territory: Lady Panthers take second at State • Star Princess cruise ship pulled from Alaska for 2010 • Tom Smith selected new borough manager • And.... BOROUGH: School budget deadline extended; Ambassador program to second reading; Interim fire chief on board, needs explored; ACTIVITIES: State Tourney Notebook & Gallery; "Bye Bye Birdie" Gallery; OBITUARIES: Minnie Stevens, Rev. Fr. James Ryan, Archie Brena.

March 13, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 4) Top Stories

•Board of Game rejects latest white bear proposal; members suggest sending issue back to municipality • State champ Shelby Surdyk leads DDF team to second place in Forensics • Hovering over the letter of the law • Even with fewer ships coming, capacities not far off last year's • And.... BOROUGH: Manager interviews St. Patty's Day; No stimulus money for Taiya River Bridge; Dedman's Collection decision in April. ACTIVITIES: Lady Panthers earn trip to State; Boys end season with one win at regionals. (See 2A Tourney Gallery) OBITUARY: Dorothy L. Sheleby

February 27, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 3) Top Stories

•Juneau Access EIS 'vacated' by judge's ruling; Road shelved until state better examines improved ferry service with existing fleet, terminals • Palin agrees to pay for kids coming to Skagway • Manager selection down to four finalists • Quest goes to Sebastian; Former Dyea musher wins race over penalized Neff • Meade heli alternatives reviewed; TEMSCO seeks to maintain glacier landings, avoid goats • Burro Creek hydro study funded • And.... BOROUGH: Dedman Collection goes to 3rd reading; Bank of STIP resolutions passed; ACTIVITIES: Skagway teams head to tourney, more rounds with Yakutat. (See Panther Net Results)

February 13, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 2) Top Stories

• Big break in Breckenridge for snow sculptors • RCCL to cut one cruise ship to Alaska in 2010, Cruise West pulls 3 small ships this year • Ship pollution resolution passes with one change • Juggling project lists: State submits Taiya River bridge, Dyea Rd. work funded, wave barrier tops fed project stimulus list from borough • Skagway bear proposal, number changes for Board of Game meeting at end of Feb. • And.... BOROUGH: Six manager candidates get calls next week; Fire chief resigns to take position in Vermont; Comp. plan passes without amendment.; SCHOOL: Split board means no senior trip; ACTIVITIES: DDF commands Skagway's attention (See DDF Gallery); Winning ways back for SHS hoop teams; OBITUARY: Rev. Karen Parsons

January 23, 2009 (Vol. XXXII, No. 1) Top Stories

• Bear proposal divides Skagway; meeting with F&G inconclusive about proposal to protect the next 'Spirit Bear'; hunters get their say • A transition with scars to heal - Two Reports: Sorum leaves: $900 per week contract will have him work on clinic, port projects this year; Shaky start for meeting with staff, progress made after assembly member walks out • Shoes from Santa Warrior: Pro player sends Skagway players Reeboks And.... ANNIVERSARY FEATURE: How Skagway celebrated statehood 50 years ago.; BOROUGH: Comp. plan voted down, for now, after generic road amendment divides assembly; Paint ball island appeal successful.; SCHOOL: Forum - tale of two tables; Goals - better communication, keep positive, keep students; ACTIVITIES: DDF students win 4 events; SHS basketball teams will utilize speed to compete for top spots in region; OBITUARIES: Susan Hosford, Janet McDonald

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BEST STORY OF 2008

YOUNG SARAH PALIN IN SKAGWAY – Sarah Heath (now Palin), left, looks up at the camera after checking out a book held by her sister Heather in 1969, not long before they moved north to Eagle River. Right is Ted Cochran, whose mom Ginny took this photo in their Skagway home. The Heath kids lived across the street. The future governor of Alaska and Republican vice president candidate was five. The Heath family moved to Skagway when Sarah was just three months old. - Photo courtesy of Tim Cochran

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BEST STORY OF 2007 :

THORNY FEATURE: A porcupine walks into a bar... (Aug. 24, 2007)

Internship 2009 - The News is pleased to announce that our 2008 intern, Molly Dischner of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will back for a second summer. Look for her byline again starting in May. A decision on a 2010 internship will be made next year, depending on whether the newspaper sells. For more information, contact the publisher.

• 2009 Skagway News Ratecard (pdf)!

• 2009 SKAGUAY ALASKAN VISITOR GUIDE rates & information (pdf ): Early edition hit the docks May 6th. Final edition deadline is June 30th. Call 907-983-2354 to book your ad. Final edition to appear around July 15th.

The 2008 Klondike Road Relay got off to a great start – see our Skagway Starting Gallery here and check out Kelly Roberts' story below.

• 2008 RACE: Great weather, northern lights add to highttime excitement

• 2007 RACE: Bears join runners for 25th Relay