It’s not clear when U.S. and Canadian authorities will allow cruises to resume and visit Alaska ports.
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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%.
Alaska parks system stressed by new pandemic crowds and old funding shortages
Some park managers worry they’ll have to close walkways, parking lots or campgrounds if they can’t maintain them properly.
Labor researcher says Alaska’s lost cruise season is leading to the state’s slower recovery
“There are four states that have worse job numbers than us in July, and all four of them had more leisure and hospitality job loss than we did, and than the U.S. did in general,” Robinson said.
‘Merciless’ rain in Southeast Alaska breaks records, dampens spirits
Ketchikan had 68 days with measurable rainfall, for a total of 47 inches — both records. Sitka set a rainy-day record with 70 days, while Petersburg had a record 31.6 inches. Downtown Juneau saw more rain than it’s seen in 59 years, with 34 inches.
Denali National Park plans to expand fall and spring park access
The plan also includes ski trail grooming near the park entrance and snowshoe and mushing access upgrades at Mountain Vista.