Tag: yakobi fisheries

Processing plant sale divides residents hoping to preserve Pelican’s commercial fishing tradition

by Tash Kimmell | Feb 11, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

The Chichagof Island community of Pelican is negotiating the sale of the city-owned processing plant to its current tenant, Yakobi Fisheries, the sole processor in town. Read More

Without ferries, island businesses wonder who will carry that freight

by Ari Snider | Feb 13, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The breakdown of the Alaska Marine Highway system has left many towns struggling to bring in building supplies, groceries, and other goods. But for some businesses, the challenge of getting freight out of town is just as urgent -- and without ferries, they’re taking a hit. Read More