Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Years of collaboration pay off: Juneau and Huna Totem Corporation have signed a tidelands lease for the Áak’w Landing cruise dock, advancing a waterfront destination expected to bring jobs, improved visitor flow, and community space -- get all the project details.

Key changes and next steps: Juneau’s teachers union approved a tentative contract after a year of strained talks, with pay raises this year and next if the school board signs off, plus higher health contributions -- see what's in the contract.

Synthetic vision enhances reliability: Alaska Seaplanes has been approved for GPS-guided departure and landing paths across Southeast, including Juneau, to cut cancellations. The routes apply to wheeled aircraft only, and fares will not rise -- learn which towns are included.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your New Downtown Pour: Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. opened their Juneau spot in Spring 2025, pouring hazies, an Irish Stout, and a tri-citrus saison, plus housemade NA sips like root beer, spruce tip lemonade, and coffee pop. Grab a friend, bring takeout, then settle in for community seating and genuinely good vibes.

Rainy day solved: Rediscover your own backyard at Alaska State Museum, where exhibits on Alaska Native culture, natural science, and state history reward a quick wander, and the kids’ area buys you a few peaceful minutes. Perfect for a midweek curiosity top-up when the skies look... predictably Juneau.

Beer with a view: When you want an easy weeknight spot that still feels special, The Hangar On The Wharf delivers pub-y comfort food, a deep tap list, and wall-of-windows harbor watching in a converted airplane hangar. It’s the kind of locals’ catch-up place that pairs perfectly with spring squalls and gossip.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🧘 Soulful Slow Rise - Morning Yoga Class @ Juneau Family Birth Center | Tuesday (4/28) at 7:00 AM – Soulful Slow Rise is easing us into the morning with gentle Hatha, Raja-inspired breath and meditation, and unhurried pacing for real people with creaky hips. Think slow stretches, grounded shapes, and a calm mind before the inbox wakes up. All levels, zero heroics, actual serenity.

🚶 Walk Southeast Help Session #2 @ Douglas Public Library | Wednesday (4/29) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats a Southeast walk, but first, let's wrestle sign-up and the app at the Douglas Public Library. Juneau Parks & Rec and AARP will get you registered, set up, and stocked with a paper tracker. It’s free, painless, and yes, there’s a sticker.

🍳 Wednesday Kitchen Series @ Sealaska Heritage Institute Indigenous Science Building | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Ready to level up your Juneau kitchen cred? This Wednesday series dives into local traditional ingredients, each workshop exploring a new set, from kelp to berries to the fish you swear you already know. Bring curiosity, leave with skills, and sign up at bit.ly/BiWeeklyKitchen26.

🎨 Marine View Mural Reveal @ Downtown Juneau, Ferry Way | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – Turns out the parking garage is getting a glow up. Meet the artists unveiling 12 new murals at Marine View, which will be brightening the concrete for the next year. Nibble on light bites, sip a drink, and snag a limited print.

🎨 First Friday @ Annie Kaill's | Friday (5/1) at 4:30 PM – First Friday is humming downtown at Annie Kaill's with Phil Paramore's handmade wood pieces and Colleen Goldrich's Moondance Alaska jewelry, all local. Think cigar box guitars, cutting boards, benches, earrings, the works, plus Caleb Horney making those guitars sing. Stroll in, linger, upgrade your stash.

🌌 Planetarium First Friday Open House @ Marie Drake Planetarium Juneau | Friday (5/1) at 5:30 PM – Skip the usual First Friday shuffle and pop into the planetarium’s open house. It’s drop-in, all ages, and blissfully no sign-up required, so bring your burning astronomy questions, your curious kids, or just your inner stargazer, and let someone else explain Mercury retrograde.

🎈 Children’s Day Party @ Riverbend Elementary | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – If your knees still remember the Macarena, put them to work at a Children’s Day dance party benefiting Juneau Soccer Club. Entry is by donation, suggested $10, with food, door prizes, and a silent auction where you can outbid your kid’s coach.