Community members in Haines and Skagway are caring for each other in these extreme conditions with shovels and the Internet.
Southeast
M/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding
The state ferry Lituya went briefly aground on Tuesday afternoon near Annette Bay in Southeast Alaska.
Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks
Pelican has been without seaplane access since Nov. 28, cutting the Southeast community of 91 people off from the rest of the region.
Indigenous nation to get $7,250-per-person payments as a mine advances upstream of Alaska
The Eskay Creek project is one of several prospective mines near the British Columbia-Alaska border, where the government and industry have promised new investments.
Sitka’s top nutcracker collector hopes to crack open people’s childlike wonder
Jack Petersen’s fascination with nutcrackers began when he was around three years old, when he saw a local production of the iconic ballet.
State to overhaul Southeast’s 20-year transportation plan
So far, public feedback has zeroed in on issues like ferry reliability and how a new terminal at Cascade Point fits in.