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Sun shines through the canopy in the Tongass National Forest. (Photo by Brian Logan/U.S. Forest Service)

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Opinion: Let’s start the New Year with an Alaskan-style wellness movement

Instead of simplified happiness and self-esteem, our Alaskan movement will seize the joy of duty.

The Seward-based band Blackwater Railroad Company plays onstage ahead of their New Year’s concert in Juneau at Crystal Saloon. (photo courtesy Blackwater Railroad Company)

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Transience and adventure: Alaska band returns to Juneau for New Year’s concerts

The Blackwater Railroad Company talks about their ‘Alaska Music’ ahead of their shows.

Brett Weideman, wearing a banana costume, and his son Bodhi, 7, dressed as a Pikachu, celebrate the New Year by emerging from Auke Bay during the 33rd annual Juneau Polar Bear Dip at the Auke Village Recreation Area on Monday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Hundreds wave goodbye to last year, plunge into 2024 during 33rd annual Juneau Polar Bear Dip

Participants embrace cold waters of Auke Bay, prospects for 2024 with equal enthusiasm.

Participants move quickly but gingerly into the water at the 2022 Polar Dip held Saturday. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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PHOTOS: Juneau dips its toes into 2022

Polar Dip returns.