Closest to the Fish

News & Updates for Pelican Residents

April 10th, 2025 - Job opening at Pelican Fuels.

We’re hiring! Come join the team that helps keep pelican moving. Pelican Fuels is seeking a dependable, motivated individual for the position of: Part-Time Fuel Dock Attendant. We’re looking for someone reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working outdoors. Training will be provided for the right candidate! Request an application from City Hall. For additional information, call City Hall at 907-735-2202, or email cityhall@pelicancity.org.

April 1 2025

Upcoming Events and Notices

Catamaran Arrival - April 8th

Pelican Health Clinic April 15th - 18th

Fire Alarm Test & Training - April 12th

Senior Dinner - April 12th (Please note this will be the final senior dinner before the summer season).

ADF&G Potluck - April 23rd at the Community Hall

  • City Office Closure - April 21st (Monday after Easter)

    Note: All city offices will be closed. Trash service will be performed the following day. Pelican Fuels will not be available for callouts, and will reopen on Wednesday the 23rd.

Office News:

  • Vacant City Council Seat - Submit interest by Monday, April 7th at 3:00 p.m.

  • 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.


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:

  • 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