Closest to the Fish

News & Updates for Pelican Residents

March 2025-

Important Dates:

  • Pelican Health Clinic - April 15 — 18, May 18 — 21, June 9 —11

  • Allen Marine Sailings: March 21st, April 8th, and April 22nd

  • Regular City Council Meeting - March 12th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Friendly Reminders:

  • Pelican RFP - Request for Mussel Alley: Bids are due by Friday, April 4th, 2025.

  • Pelican RFP - Request for Blue Bunkhouse Renovation Project: Bids are due by Monday, March 17th.

  • Proposition 2024-1, authorization to increase the general sales tax from 4% to 6% from May to September went into effect on January 1, 2025. Please note that sales tax will increase from 4% to 6% effective May 1st—September 30th each year.

  • We all love our furry friends and appreciate the joy they bring to our community. However, we kindly ask all dog owners to help keep Pelican safe by cleaning up after our pets. Proper disposal of dog waste not only ensures a pleasant environment for everyone, but also helps protect our local wildlife and waterways. Please remember to bring dog waste bags when walking your dogs, and use the designated waste bins for disposal.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Pelican clean and safe!

Join Us for Volunteer Fire Department Training Sessions!
Help Your Community and Be Part of the Action!

When: Second Saturday of Every Month

Time: 12:00 p.m.

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team and help serve and protect our community. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, contribute to a vital cause, or grow within a supportive team, this is your chance to get involved!

What We Offer:

  • Hands-On Training

  • Ongoing Support

  • A Sense of Pride and Fulfillment in Serving Your Community.

Who Can Volunteer?

No prior experience is necessary! If you’re eager to learn, passionate about helping others, and want to make a difference, we welcome you.

Next Training:

Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Meet together at the pumphouse! Volunteers will get a walkthrough of how to use the equipment. Hearing protection will be provided.


Ferry Schedule

AMHS Scheduled sailings for 2025. Please visit http://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/ or call 1-800-642-0066 for more information or to buy tickets.

AMHS Schedule for Pelican:

  • Friday, March 21st, 2025 - Allen Marine Catamaran

  • Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 - Allen Marine Catamaran

  • Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 - Allen Marine Catamaran

  • Saturday, May 10th, 2025 - Allen Marine Catamaran

  • Saturday, May 24th, 2025 - Allen Marine Catamaran

  • Sunday, June 1st, 2025

  • Sunday, June 15th, 2025

  • Sunday, June 29th, 2025

  • Sunday, July 13th, 2025

  • Sunday, July 27th, 2025

  • Sunday, August 10th, 2025

  • Sunday, August 24th, 2025

  • Sunday, September 7th, 2025

  • Sunday, September 21st, 2025

*Dates and times are subject to change/cancellations