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The current Borough Assembly beginning October 2023 is comprised of: Mayor Sam Bass; and Assembly Members: Jay Burnham, Orion Hanson, Dan Henry, Deb Potter, Alex Weddell, and Kate Kolodi. The Borough Manager is Brad Ryan. The Borough Clerk is Steve Burnham. The Deputy Clerk is Kathy Carr. This is the main collection of Skagway Borough Assembly meeting audio beginning in 2022.
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Let's visit the Canadian Rockies, plan that Alaska cruise with help on what not to miss in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Icy Point Strait. Explore great cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Victoria, Whistler, Banff and Jasper. Join your Tour Guides Guide, Ian McDonald, as he takes you through the sites, history and characters of British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon Territory, Alaska and the US Pacific Northwest.
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Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming

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Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington t ...
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This podcast shares the incredible stories of Yukon people with the “outside” world. Sit back and fill your gold poke with nuggets of knowledge, as we pan through stories of desperate struggle, wild adventure, love, despair and untold fortune. Recounted by those with the tenacity, determination and grit to survive and thrive amidst the magic and mystery of Canada's Yukon.
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Travel & Cruise Industry News offers daily news, updates, insights and recommendations for the cruise traveler. Host Chillie Falls stays on top of everything the cruise industry has to offer, from weather conditions and cancellations to new routes, new ships and new opportunities. A frequent cruise traveler in his own right, Falls is also an expert on accessible travel. Find him online at AccessAdventure.net.
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Yukon Slide Blocks Skagway Visitors is the top story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, July 25, 2024, with Chillie Falls. About 130 cruise passengers on a Yukon and White Pass Route railroad tour could not return to their ship in Skagway. A rock slide blocked the train tracks near Lake Bennett. Also this morning, Yukon Slide Blocks Skagw…
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Call To Order Roll Call Approve Agenda Approval of Minutes June 27, 2024 Announcements/Reports President’s Report Board Committee Reports Executive Director’s Report Public Participation Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Unfinished Business New Business Approval of Contracts Clinic Coordinator Dental Hygienist Registered Nurse Lab Director Pharm…
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Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice Hear Citizens Present Executive Session: To discuss matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion with Borough Attorney regarding the Alaska Power Co. – Regulatory Commission of Alaska Rate Case Mayor and Assembly Discussion Items Adjournment Packet…
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Guests Left On Dock Sobbing is the lead on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A grandmother and her fifteen-year-old granddaughter were denied boarding due to a paperwork snafu. Also today, Chef Morimoto to Join Majestic Japan Cruise; Carnival Embarkation Day Treat; Update From Disney Treasure; Metab…
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Chillie Chats With Traveling With Tinkerbell. It is always great fun to welcome another content creator to Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also this morning, Carnival Tightens Account Security; Largest Ship In Alaska; Itinerary Changes For Venezia; Shorepower In Sweeden; and Lots more LIVE today a…
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Carnival Orders Three New Mega-Ships is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast, July 24, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for designing, engineering, and constructing these liquefied natural gas-powered ships which will carry 8,000 guests between 2029-2033. Also today,…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Kayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there. Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska I…
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Effy Staff Member Suicide is the lead story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 23, 2024. Effy Staff Member Suicide was a 32-year-old Brazilian staff member who tragically took his own life after being fired by the jewelry retail company Effy. Known for his charisma and talent, Francisco Budny Macedo was deeply dedicated to his…
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Choking Raise In New Zealand Fees is the lead story on Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 22, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Beyond the Choking Raise in New Zealand fees, we will also discuss Carnival Clarifies Loyalty Drink Again; Jade Lays An Egg; HAL Winter Promotion; Royal Sendoff For Utopia; New Life For Pacific Venus; 4th Day For …
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Global Tech Issue Causes Major Outages is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 19, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A global tech outage that appeared to be related to issues at global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft was affecting operations in various sectors on Friday including airports, airlines, media, b…
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Call to Order Roll Call (1:35)Approval of Minutes: June 12, 2024, Special June 20, 2024 (2:07)Approval of Agenda Board of Appeals (2:41)Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report (8:19)Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens Present (17:17)Ordinances, Resol…
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Chillie Chats With Travel Writer Jeannine Williamson is the top feature on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 18, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also on today's show, Family Left Behind; Cruise Lines May Boycott Spanish Ports; Norwegian To Sail From Philadelphia; NCL Alaska Deployment 2026; Ovation of the Seas To Move To West Coast; a…
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Utopia of the Seas Christened is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 17, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Royal Caribbean launched the inaugural season of its newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, with a star-studded celebration in Port Canaveral. And, the actual christening is a MUST see. Also this morning, Utopia of the S…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennifer, a veteran of the Alaska cruise industry and Jennie talk about their favorite things to do on your own in each Alaska cruise port. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your tra…
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Cruise Lines and Drinks Hack is the top story on Tuesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 16, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A cruise passenger has shared his drink hacks for smuggling alcohol on cruises, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok. However, the hack has backfired, and cruise lines have caught on. Also today, Cruise L…
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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: June 17, 2024 Public Participation Review of This Month’s Accounts Reports: FY24 June Year to Date Clinic Detail FY24 June Clinic Variance Report June Accounts Receivable Aging Analysis w/ Notes Athena Accounts Receivable and Activity Accounts Receivable Prior Year Comparison Dahl Memo…
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While the title of today's show, A Flood and A Hawk, has nothing to do with our news stories, it had a significant impact on my weekend and lead up to Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 15, 2024 with Chillie Falls. On the agenda for this morning: World's Largest Pizza Party; Coma Passenger Needs Transport Home; Bed on Balcony; Mar…
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Utopia of the Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral is today's lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 12, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Utopia of the Seas has made its much-anticipated arrival to its new home port, Port Canaveral, marking its official entry into the United States. Also today, Massive Renovation for Atlantis; Utopi…
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Galveston Resumes Cruise Operation is the lead story on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 11, 2024 with Chillie Falls. The Port of Galveston is slowly returning to normal and has resumed some services, including cruise operations, following Hurricane Beryl's destructive arrival on July 8, 2024. Also this morning, Galveston Resu…
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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Minutes: June 12, 2024 Communications: Citizens Present Correspondence Chair Report Unfinished Business: Consideration of Dyea Management Plan Recommendation of Draft Ordinance re Dyea Flats Management Plan Consideration of Dyea Flats Written Management Plan New Business Discussion Items: General Discussio…
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Carnival Bans Brawlers is the lead story on Wednesday Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 10, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A brawl that erupted in the buffet area of Carnival Paradise in the early morning hours of June 6 has led to a ban for passengers involved. The fight, captured on video and shared on social media, showed several passenger…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Lifelong Ketchikanite and photographer Adam Minshall joins Jennie to share his favorite things to do and places to go in Ketchikan along with photography tips for Alaska travelers. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find o…
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Call to Order Roll Call (01:23)Approval of Minutes: June 6, 2024 (02:04)Approval of Agenda Board of Appeals (06:49)Reports of Officials and Committees: Mayor’s Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer’s Report Manager’s Report Clinic Executive Director’s Memo on HRSA, Transition to Nonprofit (27:55)Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence …
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Deadly Storm Beryl is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 9, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Beryl was downgraded to a Tropical Depression as it traversed inland across eastern Texas, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and life-threatening conditions. Eight people are believed to have died as a result of the storm…
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Landfall In Texas is the lead story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 8, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast around 4:30 a.m CDT. as a Category 1 storm. As expected, Beryl strengthened as it approached the coast. When it made landfall near Matagorda, winds had increased to 80 mph. It …
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Friday Tropical Weather Update.is the top story on Friday;s Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 5. 2024 with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula at about 8:3 AM today. We have information from today, reports from Playa del Carmen yesterday, and footage of Grand Cayman during and after Hurricane Beryl pass…
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Thursday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 4, 2024, with Chillie Falls. After crushing Jamaica yesterday, Hurricane Beryl is impacting the Cayman Islands today and will hit the Yucatan Peninsula tomorrow. Also today, Cunard Makes Change To Onboard Bookings; CEO Addresses Delayed Launch; a…
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Once again, Wednesday Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 3, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Category 4 Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring hurricane-force winds and a storm surge to Jamaica by midday, Grand Cayman tonight and tomorrow, and the Yucatan Peninsula on Friday. Also today, Wi…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp join Jennie to share about bringing their dream of building an independent, luxurious adventure base to life near Eklutna Lake and how they built it from the ground up. Support us on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out …
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Tuesday's Tropical Weather Update is the lead story on the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 2, 2024, with Chillie Falls. Hurricane Beryl is barreling toward Jamaica as a strong Category 5 Hurricane and is expected to be there during the day tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are currently 165 MPH. Also today, Itinerary Changes; Transiti…
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Monday Tropical Weather Update is the dominating story on Monday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, July 1, 2024, with Chillie Falls. The next major target appears to be Jamaica. Also this morning, Celebrity Beyond Adjusts Itinerary; Man Overboard From Adora Magic City; A Different Kind of Rescue; and Lots more LIVE today at 11 AM EDT. CLIC…
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Saturday Tropical Weather Update featuring Tropical Storm, soon to be Hurricane Beryl, as it approaches Barbados, on a special episode of Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 29, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Two additional systems will affect the Atlantic Basin this weekend. CLICK HERE for video feed #saturdaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podca…
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Featured on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast is Author Ivan Cox, The Cruise Ship Doctor, better known as Gerald Vukevich, MD of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusettes. Cox, and Chillie's Cruises will co-host the Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise, sailing from Port Canaveral on November 16 on the Norwegian Epic. Also today, Amsterdam Reduces Visi…
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Call To Order Roll Call Approve Agenda Approval of Minutes May 23, 2024 Announcements/Reports President’s Report Board Committee Reports Executive Director’s Report Public Participation Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Unfinished Business New Business Approval of Contracts Dental Provider Athena Support Pharmacy Medical Director Maxim Staffing …
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During 2023, MSC Surpasses 4 Million Guests which is today's lead story on Thursday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 27 2024 with Chillie Falls. Also today, Parking Fees Increase at Port of Baltimore; An Elephant On A Cruise Ship; 7 Themed Areas; Brilliant Lady Adds Puerto Vallarta; Riga Back On AIDA Map; and Lots more LIVE today at …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions and discuss how to avoid crowds on your trip to Alaska - including places to add to your itinerary that aren’t crowded as well as how to avoid crowds in places that are crowded such as Denali National Park and Alaska’s cruise port towns. Support us on P…
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Fire and Power Loss on Icon of the Seas is the lead story on Wednesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, June 26, 2024 with Chillie Falls. ICON of the Seas was docked in Costa Maya yesterday afternoon at about 3 PM when guests onboard reported a shuddering or shaking, followed by the emergency code “Bravo Bravo Bravo” over the public addre…
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$2.2 Million Vacation is the top story on Tuesday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast June 25, 2024 with Chillie Falls. A $2.2-million vacation package for two guests is being offered by Panache Cruises, an elite online cruise booking site. The journey begins with a 140-day world cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor from Miami to New York, stayi…
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Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2024 Special Meeting April 29, 2024 Approval of Agenda Communications: Statement of Contact Correspondence Hear Citizens Present Permitting Official’s Report Unfinished Business New Business: Review for Compliance with Historic District Guidelines Sign Permit Application No. 2024028: Historic S…
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