Without links to the U.S. road system, it takes longer for cars to find their way to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Transportation
US pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high
The number of pedestrians killed by drivers has been climbing for over a decade. Experts say some solutions are within reach.
New Anchorage airline aims to bring year-round tourism to Alaska
Starting early next year, Northern Pacific will offer flights from cities in Japan and Korea to Anchorage, and then to Lower 48 destinations.
Alaska state ferry Columbia tied up for repairs
All Columbia sailings through June 27 are canceled.
NTSB responds to crash that killed Alaska aviation legend Jim Tweto and his passenger
Tweto was nationally known as the face of the Discovery TV series Flying Wild Alaska, which chronicles flights by family airline Era Alaska.
Arts council asks Alaskans to pick a new license plate while DMV rolls out broader changes
Each of Alaska’s license plates is getting at least a small redesign this year.
State plans stopgap safety measures at dangerous Juneau intersection
State transportation officials hope to eventually put stoplights at the intersection, add a pedestrian bridge and make other major changes. But there’s no timeline for that work.
Port of Seattle closure could cause cargo delays for Alaska
About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
Anchorage now has the third busiest cargo airport in the world, with plans for growth
The airport now accounts for one out of seven jobs in Anchorage.
Passenger plane escapes damage from bird strike at Skagway airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has recorded 58 bird collisions and one involving a coyote in Alaska in the past year.