Wrangell mandates testing for unvaccinated people arriving in the community, but there is no COVID testing at the airport.
Tourism
A city survey on Juneau tourism issues wraps Friday. Then what?
The survey asks some familiar questions, and fresh ones on hot-button cruise ship topics, like limits on cruise ships, Norwegian Cruise Line’s plan to develop a fifth large cruise ship berth, and a partial ban on “hot-berthing.”
Alaska’s economic recovery lags behind most states
As of July, Alaska had made up less than half of its COVID-related job losses.
Petersburg group raises money for long-term upkeep of historic Southeast lighthouse
The lighthouse building dates back to 1935, built in the art deco style. It replaced one that burned to the ground in 1933.
Sen. Murkowski aims for ‘a permanent fix’ to the old law that halted Alaska cruises
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has introduced a bill to permanently waive a requirement for Alaska-bound cruise ships to stop in Canada.
Work on $55 million bridge over slumping part of Denali Park Road could start next year
A melt-caused landslide is accelerating, prompting action to maintain the route used to transport thousands of visitors through the park every summer.
Protect Juneau’s Future shared who paid for its campaign, but no laws require it
Campaign finances for ballot measure groups must be disclosed after the signature-gathering stage, but the requirement is inconsistent during signature gathering.
Skagway will use most of its $2M Norwegian Cruise Line donation for small business relief
The most any single business could receive would be $40,000.
Private dock projected to double Sitka cruise passengers in 2022
More large ships are coming to the Alaska market, and Sitka now has a place to put them.
Skagway overhauls trail system as part of economic stimulus plan
Skagway has set aside total of $215,000 over the last two years as part of an economic stimulus program.