Editing Alakanuk, Alaska (section)

==Economy and Transportation==
Alakanuk experiences a seasonal economy. 76 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Many have gill net permits, and set net fishermen sell their salmon to Seattle fish buyers. Poor fish returns since 1998 have significantly affected the community.

Government employment and retail businesses provide limited year-round employment. Salmon, beluga whale, seal, moose and rabbit provide food sources. Some residents trap. Many residents travel to [[Emmonak, Alaska|Emmonak]] to shop and attend social events and basketball tournaments.

[[Alakanuk Airport]], a State-owned 2,200' long by 55' wide gravel airstrip, is available for air transport. However, an airport relocation project is underway due to erosion. Grant Aviation, Hageland Aviation and Tanana Air Service offer passenger flight service. Alakanuk is easily accessible from the [[Yukon River]] and [[Bering Sea]] by barge and riverboat. Most passengers and mail arrive by air.

There are no roads connecting Alakanuk with other population centers in the region, but ice roads are used in winter. Snow machines and boats are used for local travel.

Taxes:	Sales: 4%, Property: None, Special: None