Longtime Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry resigned his seat this week, less than a month before he goes to prison. In February, Henry pleaded guilty to federal tax charges.
Tourism
Proposed Donlin Gold Mine runs afoul of the Iditarod dog mushing community
The historic Iditarod Trail took center stage during a meeting held by the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday on the proposed Donlin Gold mine. The route has been changed, but not far enough to suit some longtime mushers.
Ketchikan Borough to help fund city tourism projects
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly voted Monday to approve about $230,000 of the borough’s cruise passenger head tax funds to help pay for City of Ketchikan tourism-related projects.
Hotel near Denali Park entrance to add 64 rooms for 2017
A hotel outside the entrance to Denali National Park is expanding with an adjacent facility. Denali Hotel Properties says it has broken ground on a 64-room addition to Denali Bluffs Hotel to be called RiverView at the Bluffs.
Skagway tourism season comes to a close
As the air gets colder and the days shorter, the Skagway tourism season is coming to a close. Overall, tourism staff says this summer was a success. The last cruise ship of the season has come and gone and shop owners around Skagway are preparing for winter, cleaning up and closing their doors. The streets that were recently busy with visitors are quieting down.
Consumer demand for Alaska cruises growing again
A growing consumer demand for Alaska cruises has put the state back in the million-passenger club as it rebounds after a leaner stretch. And next year is expected to be even better with larger capacity ships added to the Far North lineup.