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XtraTufs Knee-high slip-on rubber boots. XtraTufs is a brand name, but this is a generic term for all Juneau Sneakers. They go with everything.

The Empire The daily newspaper in Juneau. Not like in “Star Wars.”

Dollies Dolly Varden trout, otherwise an old term for a hand truck.

Douglas A place, not a person. Refers to both the town and the island across the channel from downtown. When people say North Douglas, they mean west Douglas, where the North Douglas Highway goes.

The Channel Not a television network, but Gastineau Channel, that body of water between Juneau and Douglas. Doubles as a floatplane runway and cruise ship parking lot in summer.

The Bridge There are lots of bridges, but “The Bridge” is the one downtown that crosses the channel to Douglas. Technically, it’s called the Douglas Bridge, oddly enough.

Alaskan Simultaneously a person, place and thing, depending on the context. This is a bar and hotel in downtown Juneau, a malt beverage brewed by the Alaskan brewery here, and a state resident. You could have an Alaskan with an Alaskan at the Alaskan.