Skagway filed suit last year, challenging the redistricting board’s legislative map pairing it with the Mendenhall Valley by arguing that it was more socio-economically aligned with downtown Juneau.
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Canada will end its COVID testing requirement for vaccinated travelers on April 1
Canada will still require U.S. travelers to complete the ArriveCAN process and show proof of vaccination to enter the country.
Travel industry figures are bullish on a near-normal 2022 Alaska cruise season
This summer, cruise ship schedules are packed — on some days, Ketchikan and Juneau are expecting as many as seven ships in port at a time.
With cruise ships just 7 weeks out, Skagway businesses struggle with hiring
State economist Neil Fried says it will be a challenge for businesses to attract seasonal workers who’ve found full-time work since the pandemic started.
Mayor: Part of Skagway RV park where boarding school stood should go to tribal government
The RV park was purchased in 2013 from the Catholic Church and is currently awaiting an archeological study.
Cruise lines are predicting a record year, but Southeast Alaska is proceeding with caution
If you ask the cruise ship industry, this summer is going to be big. But Southeast Alaska communities and businesses still face a lot of uncertainty as they plan for the season.
Judge rules that 2 redrawn districts violate the Alaska Constitution
The judge also found that the Alaska Redistricting Board violated the state Open Meetings Act by apparently holding discussions in private that should have been in public.
Tazlina ferry activated for Southeast winter ferry routes
A DOT spokesperson said Friday that the Tazlina will be in action in February and March, serving Angoon, Gustavus, Hoonah, Haines and Skagway from its base in Juneau.
Skagway’s blue mussels were nearly wiped out last year
The Skagway Traditional Council is asking harvesters to avoid blue mussels until the population rebounds.
Too much snow on your roof can be dangerous
Erik Stevens from the Haines Avalanche Center says addressing your snowy roof while it’s cold can prevent problems later on when it warms up.