Skagway News
Skagway, Alaska, United StatesEnglishEstablished in 1978, this independent publication serves as the primary source of local news and civic discourse for the isolated community of Skagway, Alaska. It is notable for its dedicated coverage of small-town governance, regional tourism impacts, and the unique challenges of life in a historic gold-rush destination.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN ALASKA
Geography dictates newspaper distribution in the north, creating a distinct split between a few centralized dailies and numerous remote fly-in weeklies. The locally owned Anchorage Daily News serves as the primary statewide publication and holds multiple Pulitzer Prizes. Further inland, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner has operated continuously since 1903, acting as the main print outlet for the Interior region. In the capital, Sound Publishing operates the Juneau Empire, which has covered southeastern coastal communities for over a century. Alternative reporting and cultural coverage are maintained by independent weeklies like the Anchorage Press and specialized regional outlets such as the Arctic Sounder. Paperboy indexes 34 Alaska newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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