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  Yakutat Alaska Resource Guide, City or community of Yakutat, Alaska Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The population of Yakutat is approximately 680 (2004).
Yakutat is positioned 59.55 degrees north of the equator and 139.76 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Yakutat location: 212 miles northwest of Juneau and 225 miles southeast of Cordova on a narrow neck of mountainous terrain connecint southeast Alaska with the rest of the state.
www.usacitiesonline.com /akcountyyakutat.htm   (551 words)

  
 Alaska from A-Z
Alaska is the farthest north, west, and east state because islands in the Aleutian Chain cross the international dateline.
The Pacific OCEAN is to the south of Alaska, and the Arctic Ocean is to the north.
The Gulf of Alaska is to the south, and the Bering Sea is to the west.
www.geocities.com /statesaz/Alaska.html   (3359 words)

  
 Alaska local & borough government
Alaska has 16 boroughs (including unified municipalities, created when when a borough and all cities located within it unite in a single unit of government, as has happened in Anchorage, Juneau, and Sitka), which act much like counties in other states.
Alaska Community Database: Community profiles for each community in Alaska provide a one-page summary of information about location, geography, climate, history, and facts about residents and community facilities and utilities; detailed community information provides census, economic, government, and other information for each community.
Alaska Municipal League: Seeks to represent the unified voice of Alaska's municipalities to successfully influence favorable and state legislation, programs and policies; and to provide training and joint services to strengthen Alaska local governments.
justice.uaa.alaska.edu /rlinks/government/ak_local.html   (569 words)

  
 A breif summary of Yakutat, Alaska and what it has to offer
Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 212 miles northwest of Juneau and 225 miles southeast of Cordova.
Yakutat means "the place where the canoes rest." In the 18th and 19th centuries, English, French, Spanish and Russian explorers came to the region.
The Yakutat Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the forelands and it feeds into Harlequin Lake and forms the headwaters of Dangerous River.
www.johnnyseastriverlodge.com /yakutat.html   (3774 words)

  
 Census 2000 Glossary of Basic Geographic and Related Terms
In Alaska, Anchorage is now referred to as a "municipality," and Juneau and Sitka are each referred to as a "city and borough," at both the county and place levels.
Census areas are delineated cooperatively by the state of Alaska and the U.S. Census Bureau for the purpose of presenting census data for the portion of Alaska not within an organized borough, city and borough, or municipality.
These include the boroughs, city and boroughs, municipality, and census areas in Alaska; parishes in Louisiana; and cities that are independent of any county in Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia.
www.census.gov /geo/www/tiger/glossary.html   (11033 words)

  
 Alaska Journal of Commerce: Yakutat bills cruise lines $382,833 for head tax in 2001 01/14/02
Yakutat residents who hunt seals worry the ships are hurting seal populations in the bay, a prime pupping ground for the animals.
Yakutat agreed to a meeting in late January or early February, said Braun, who noted the city is open to negotiation because a court battle would be costly.
Yakutat sent invoices for an estimated $50,085 to Carnival Cruise Lines; $41,871 to Holland America; $187,862 to Royal Caribbean; $111,675 to Celebrity Cruises; $38,160 to Princess Cruises; $10,500 to Radisson Seven Seas Cruises and $8,772 to World Explorer Cruises.
www.alaskajournal.com /stories/011402/loc_yakutat_bill.shtml   (460 words)

  
 Alaska travel guide - Wikitravel
Alaska [1] is the 49th and largest state in the United States of America.
Alaska is connected to the contiguous U.S. (known in Alaska as the "Lower 48") through Canada via the Alaska Highway.
Alaska Brewing Company in Juneau is the best known brewery in the state and their Alaskan Amber leads beer sales.
wikitravel.org /en/Alaska   (1931 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Rush of cruise ships to Alaska delivers dollars — and doubts
YAKUTAT, Alaska — Ray Sensmeier propped the.223-caliber rifle on the bow of the skiff and took aim at a plump harbor seal splayed out on a cradle of blue ice.
Alaska's U.S. Attorney's office is still investigating how a pregnant humpback whale was crushed to death two years ago in a popular cruise-ship route near Glacier Bay National Park.
On a recent afternoon, Yakutat Borough Assemblyman Dave Stone stood at a bridge overlooking the Situk practicing what he called "garbage fishing." He was catching pink salmon using a broken tree branch, fishing line and a hook he found by the side of the road, and a shiny granola bar wrapper as a lure.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001682132_yakutat31m.html   (2769 words)

  
 Yakutat Borough - Please adopt me!
Yakutat is isolated among the lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska, 225 miles northwest of Juneau and 220 miles southeast of Cordova.
The City of Yakutat was formed in 1948, but in 1992, the City was dissolved and a Borough was organized for the region.
A total of 808 residents is recorded for Yakutat Borough in the 2000 census.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ak/state/boro-yakutat.html   (514 words)

  
 Yakutat & Southern Railroad: History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The somewhat mysterious Yakutat and Southern Railroad was unique in that it was the only railroad of its time that had little or no association with the mining industry - its principle commodity being salmon in season.
Today the cannery is owned by the City and Borough of Yakutat and is operated by Sitka Sound Seafood, which ships fish and crab fresh and frozen via Alaska Airlines and Alaska Marine Lines to customers worldwide.
In its heyday, however, the little railroad was perhaps the greatest single contribution to the economic growth and development of the small town of Yakutat, Alaska.
www.flyservers.com /members5/yakutat-southern.com/historypage2.html   (1113 words)

  
 Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yakutat is in an isolated location in lowlands along the Gulf of Alaska.
It is at the mouth of Yakutat Bay.
Yakutat has recently risen up as the surfing capital of Alaska.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yakutat_City_and_Borough,_Alaska   (724 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska Native Culture
The City and Borough of Yakutat has a rich history of multiple Native cultures and languages, including Athabaskan, Eyak, and inland and coastal Tlingit, with influence from the Chugach Eskimo and others.
Yakutat Bay, as one of the few protected bays along the northerly edge of the Gulf of Alaska, has always attracted people coming from Southeast Alaska toward the northwest, from Prince William Sound toward the southeast, or toward the coast from inland.
The Yakutat people at that time were apparently of Eyak culture and language, mixed with Atna Athabaskan from the Copper River valley.
www.yakutat.net /culture.htm   (1006 words)

  
 Schumacher v. Cidy of Yakutat (8/15/97), 946 P 2d 1255   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The superior court granted summary judgment for the City on the ground that the City had no duty to safeguard Charles from the obvious danger inherent in sledding on the road.
Such a holding would transform the law of negligence from a means whereby a person may recover for losses caused by a danger which another's unreasonable behavior created, to a mechanism permitting persons injured by their own conduct to compel any who failed to prevent that conduct to share the burdens of their negligence.
City and Borough of Sitka, 561 P.2d 731, 733 (Alaska 1977) (applying "ordinary principles of negligence" to persons injured by land conditions).
www.touchngo.com /sp/html/sp-4864.htm   (1768 words)

  
 Alaska Journal of Commerce Online
The court ruled that the government entities failed to offer gay and lesbian employees equal access to the benefits because gay couples cannot legally be married under the state Constitution, while heterosexual, unmarried couples have the choice to marry and then be eligible for the benefits.
Alaska voters in 1998 passed the Marriage Amendment, adding language in the state Constitution saying that marriage is only legal between one man and one woman, banning same-sex marriages.
Guidelines for the city and borough of Juneau are similar.
alaskajournal.com /stories/121006/loc_20061210011.shtml   (1220 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Yakutat city & borough, Alaska
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to boroughs or census areas is subject to error.
Alaska birthplaces not assigned to boroughs or census areas.
Alaska areas not assigned to boroughs or census areas.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/AK/yk.html   (535 words)

  
 Yakutat Airport Parking Service - Alaska
Isolated among the lowlands along the gulf of alaska, 225 miles northwest of juneau and 220.
The only station in alaska that was already on 135 wmt before the change.
Isolated among the lowlands along the gulf of alaska, 212 miles northwest of juneau and 225.
www.1888airportparking.com /alaska/yakutat-airport-parking.html   (189 words)

  
 Juneau, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The City and Borough of Juneau is a unified municipality located on the Gastineau Channel on the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska.
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2005 population estimate for the City and Borough was 30,987.
In the borough, the population was spread out with 27% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 33% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 6% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Juneau_City_and_Borough,_Alaska   (2050 words)

  
 Yakutat Information, Alaska Travel Guide
Yakutat has a maritime climate characterized by relatively mild, often rainy weather.
Electricity is provided by City and Borough of Yakutat.
Yakutat's economy is dependent on fishing, fish processing and government.
www.alaskanow.com /town/yakutat.htm   (752 words)

  
 CMBG SURVEY
P.O. The City of Gustavus has passed a resolution to conduct a survey to reflect more accurately the household income levels of Gustavus, in order to be eligible for Community Development Block grants.
At a minimum, perhaps such an individual or someone with a social science background in a borough or area-wide planning office will be willing to comment and make recommendations on key parts of your procedures.
The goals of the Alaska Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) are to provide financial resources to Alaskan communities for public facilities and planning activities which address issues detrimental to the health and safety of local residents and to reduce the costs of essential community services.
www.gustavus.lib.ak.us /public/city/cmbg_survey.htm   (1484 words)

  
 Bureau of Economic Analysis: Regional Economic Accounts
In 2001 Yakutat City and Borough had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $29,173.
In 2001 Yakutat City and Borough had a total personal income (TPI) of $22,784.
Earnings of persons employed in Yakutat City and Borough decreased from $15,684 in 2000 to $14,472 in 2001, a decrease of 7.7 percent.
www.bea.gov /bea/regional/bearfacts/action.cfm?fips=02282&areatype=02282&yearin=2001   (376 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska - More Than Just Fishing
Welcome to Yakutat Alaska a small village located on beautiful Monti Bay the only sheltered deep water port in the gulf of Alaska.
Or rent a car in Yakutat and take a drive to Harlequin Lake to view and photograph the wildflowers, the awesome freshwater glacier and the iceberg strewn lake.
Above all else, enjoy your stay in Yakutat, enjoy the sights and wonder of it all, but please respect Yakutat's beauty by not littering and if you carry it in, please carry it out, remember we have limited resources in our little corner of the world.
www.yakutat.net   (455 words)

  
 Alaska Boroughs & Census Areas (AKGenWeb)
The nearest corollary in Alaska to the county form of government found in most other U.S. states is the borough.
Alaska has 17 boroughs, which together cover less than 30 percent of the state.
The remainder of the state's territory is divided into 10 census areas, which do not have organized borough governments due to sparse population.
www.henkimaa.nu /akgenweb/boroughs/index.html   (117 words)

  
 DataPlace: Area Overview - Yakutat City and Borough, AK
Yakutat City and Borough is a County in Alaska that had total population of 808 according to the US Census.
Yakutat City and Borough has the lowest Total population of any County in Alaska.
Yakutat City and Borough, AK vs. Counties in
www.dataplace.org /area_overview/?place=x566   (307 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The Yakutat Salmon Board is an advisory council to the City and Borough of Yakutat, Alaska, located on the unique and beautiful Yakutat Forelands.
The mission of the Yakutat Salmon Board is to improve and protect watersheds and human communities within Yakutat through restoration, education, research, the promotion of sustainable economic development, and cooperation among all interests, using the collective wisdom and professional and civic actions of our community members.
The vision of the Yakutat Salmon Board is that watersheds and human communities in Yakutat are healthy, vibrant, and self-sustaining.
yakutatsalmon.org   (256 words)

  
 Yakutat County Alaska Real Estate
Yakutat County Alaska Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Yakutat County Alaska.
When you have been directed to an Yakutat County Alaska real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
Yakutat County Alaska Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Yakutat County Alaska real estate market.
www.myhomesearches.com /county/alaska/yakutat-county-alaska.htm   (576 words)

  
 Boroughs and Census Areas in Alaska
Instead of local divisions of government established as counties, Alaska is divided into a group of boroughs and geographical census areas.
The county equivalent entities in Alaska changed from Census Divisions in 1970 to Boroughs and Census Areas in 1980.
Its name and boundaries are defined by the United States Census Bureau, not by the State of Alaska.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ak/state/boroughs.html   (255 words)

  
 JuneauEmpire.com: State & Regional News: December 22, 2006
Coeur Alaska will pay $108,334 to settle violations of the Clean Water Act at the Kensington Mine, 45 miles north of downtown Juneau, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials said Thursday.
Alaska's major oil companies say they will charge up to $1.50 more to ship a barrel of oil down the pipeline starting Jan. 1 to make up for declining North Slope production.
Space shuttle Discovery astronauts took a break from their hectic schedule Thursday to talk to Alaska students during a video conference viewed by participants across the state, including some of the most isolated Native communities.
juneauempire.com /state   (273 words)

  
 Yakutat Alaska
46.8% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native.
Electricity is provided by Yakutat Power, Inc., using four diesel-fueled generators.
Yakutat is classified as a large town/Regional Center, it is found in EMS Region 3A in the Southeast Region.
www.alaskatravel.com /alaska/yakutat.html   (833 words)

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