So far, cancellations include Thursday morning flights from Anchorage to Juneau, Juneau to Sitka, and Juneau to Yakutat.
Aleutians
Alaska not expecting ash from Kamchatka eruption, for now
Shiveluch Volcano began spewing ash high into the atmosphere on Monday.
Eruption risk down for 2 Aleutian volcanoes
Activity at the volcanoes peaked between March 9 and 11.
Small businesses affected by Alaska crab crash may be eligible for low-interest federal loans
The loans can be used to cover debts, payroll and other bills that couldn’t be paid because of the recent crashes.
2 Aleutian volcanoes on watch for potential eruption
Two western Aleutian volcanoes are showing signs of unrest, signaling the potential for an eruption in the coming days or weeks. Tanaga and Takawangha Volcanoes are about 60 miles west of Adak. Earthquake activity started increasing near Tanaga on March 4, with Takawangha following on March 8, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. “It certainly…
Elizabeth Kudrin remembered as ‘great survivor’ of World War II
Kudrin’s husband says his wife’s passing marks the end of an era. He calls her “the matriarch of matriarchs, the last mom from Attu.”
Tustumena to make 6 Aleutian chain runs this summer
The 59-year-old ship offered even fewer sailings last year due to repairs.
Unalaska settles suits claiming hostile work environment for police
Unalaska Department of Public Safety employees say they were either wrongfully fired or forced to quit due to harassment and bullying within the department.
Bering Sea crab crash jeopardizes St. Paul Island’s emergency medical services
The city’s economy is about 90% dependent on the harvest of snow crab, which closed for the first time in the fishery’s history in October.
Bering Sea cod fisherman fights for better catch price amid slow fishing seasons
Nearly 30 boats dropped their anchors or docked up in port, waiting for a better price.