Pelican has been without seaplane access since Nov. 28, cutting the Southeast community of 91 people off from the rest of the region.
Economy
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.
State begins permitting process to build Izembek road
A controversial stretch of road connecting two Eastern Aleutian communities is heading toward construction.
After more than 50 years, a family-run shop in downtown Juneau is closing its doors
The owner of Ben Franklin said the store has been a part of the town’s history — and his own — and closing is bittersweet.
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.
Alaska Air Cargo delays could mean later Christmas packages for many rural communities
Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson cited “unexpected freighter maintenance and severe weather impacting operations” as causes for the delays.