On Oct. 17 of last year, the Saab 2000 plane went off the end of Tom Madsen Airport’s runway. Forty-two people were on board, more than 10 were injured and one passenger died.
Tourism
Southeast Alaska small businesses, local officials worry they’ll be left out of cruise industry bubble
Business owners and local officials say they’re worried that keeping guests in a bubble would squeeze out most of Southeast Alaska’s small tour companies, retailers and restaurants.
Skagway hunkers down after confirming its first case of COVID-19
Skagway is one of the last boroughs to report a case. Local officials are asking residents to shelter in place until contract tracing is complete.
New COVID-19 protocols for cruise passengers could hamper Skagway’s economic rebound
New COVID-19 protocols for cruise passengers would limit their shore experience to cruise line-approved tours, stores and restaurants.
Cruise industry association says passengers are ‘anxious to get back on board’
It’s not clear when U.S. and Canadian authorities will allow cruises to resume and visit Alaska ports.
Rep. Don Young says feds should compensate Alaska if Army Corps or EPA blocks Pebble
Congressman Don Young said he thinks the state should be the one deciding whether or not the mine goes forward.
Trump administration reportedly overrules CDC recommendation to extend no-sail cruise ship order
News outlet Axios reports that the CDC pushed to extend an order barring large cruise ships from sailing from U.S. ports, but the agency was overruled by Vice President Mike Pence.
Private port operator’s proposal for Ketchikan dock management could mean $40M+ for city general fund
Global Ports Holding is asking Ketchikan to give up its port fees but would pay the city between $40 million and $45 million over seven years.
Haines mourns death of Speedy, the ‘Bearoness of the Chilkoot’
Local photographer Tom Ganner says Speedy was the Chilkoot’s star attraction, and raising her cubs on the Chilkoot allowed many people to see bear families interact.
For Denali area tour operators, canceled season means economic uncertainty, fewer dog cuddles
Husky Homestead had its best season ever last year, with more than 21,000 customers. This season, that number fell to just over a thousand — a drop-off of some 95%.