For Hyder, the only road out runs through British Columbia. That makes this town of about 50 very close with its Canadian neighbors.
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Southeast Alaska community on Canadian border remembers unofficial mayor Wes Loe
Loe grew up in El Segundo, California. He served as a paratrooper in the Vietnam War and lived in Oregon for a while before moving to Alaska.
After 7-month wait, Hyder residents are no longer cut off from Canadian neighbors
Canada’s new rules will let Hyder’s students cross the border to attend school. There is no school in Hyder.
Neighbors in Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, B. C. ask Canada to ease border restrictions
Residents in Hyder and Stewart are advocating for what they’re calling the Bear Bubble, which would create a shared space for residents in both communities and exempt them from the quarantine rules.
As Canada closes the border, unanswered questions from Alaskans pile up
Canada is closing its land borders to “non-essential travel” to slow the spread of coronavirus. And that’s leaving many Alaskans scrambling for answers.
Southeast’s year in review: ferries, logging and mining
The year 2015 saw the beginnings of major changes to the Alaska Marine Highway, the Tongass National Forest and the future of transboundary mines.
Alaska senator continues pushback on Hyder issue
Alaska’s senior senator sent another letter to Canada’s ambassador to the US stressing the importance of keeping the border open 24 hours a day between Hyder, AK, and Stewart, BC.
Update: Hyder border closure keeps emergency access
Canadian officials say the small Southeast Alaska town of Hyder will continue to have 24-hour-a-day access to emergency health care.
UConn Women Win, Making School Center Of College Hoops World
By routing Notre Dame 79-58 Tuesday night in Nashville, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team won its ninth NCAA championship — which means that coach Geno Auriemma is no longer tied with legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for the most titles among women’s coaches.
Gay Marriages Take Place In Hawaii As New Law Takes Hold
Six same-sex couples got married in Hawaii shortly after midnight Monday morning, taking advantage of a new law in the first hours of the first day it took effect.