Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks
Pelican's 91 residents have been without seaplane access since November 28th, cutting them off from vital access to mail, medication, and fresh produce.
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NTSB probing ‘loss of control’ in Alaska Seaplanes crash on Juneau runway
The morning commuter flight was carrying a pilot and five passengers bound for Skagway when the aircraft reportedly veered right while accelerating on the runway.
NTSB says no mechanical faults that would explain the sudden loss of control that led to "substantial" damage to the aircraft.
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Sitka businesses adapt to new reality in a pandemic
Although accessing federal relief funds has been challenging -- especially for Sitka’s seasonal businesses -- other businesses are adapting as best they can to the circumstances, and even forging ahead in the new reality. At a recent meeting of (4-22-20), the Sitka Chamber of Commerce, businesses discussed some of the challenges of staying viable during the pandemic.
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Cold snap freezes chill freight orders for Pelican, other small towns
In Pelican, this ironic restriction is more than troubling -- it is testing the preparedness of a community already struggling to adapt to a winter without ferry service.
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