From late November to New Year’s Day, the tiny Chichigof Island town of Pelican relied completely on itself.
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Residents at a mobile home park in Juneau go weeks without adequate water pressure
Amid record-breaking snowfalls and unusually low temperatures, some residents at Thunder Mountain Mobile Park have been without enough water to take a shower for more than two weeks.
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.
Western Alaska evacuees in Anchorage slowly moving to temporary housing
The transition is complicated by financial and logistical hurdles, according to state officials.
Fred Meyer closed for snow removal as Juneau continues to dig out
Heavy snow collapsed the roof of at least one Juneau business, and many others have closed for snow removal.
Hey Alaskans, it’s time to file for your PFD
You have until March 31 to apply for the 2026 dividend.





