The city-owned electric utility has been operating at a loss for more than a decade. Staff say the increase is needed to prevent a collapse of services.

Seven tribal organizations across the state of Alaska, from Mary’s Igloo to Metlakatla, received over $12 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in December. The grants, which range from $1 million to $2 million, are part of a program called the Indian Community Development Block Grants.

Saxman residents are being asked to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking with it, following a failure at the city’s water treatment plant.

The federal funding is part of a nationwide investment to support community-driven habitat restoration and climate resilience projects.