Winter 2008–2009 Energy Crisis In the winter of 2008–2009, a combination of a cold winter and increased fuel prices led to economic hardship. Due to a collapse in local king salmon fisheries in 2008, residents were unable to buy increased amounts of heating oil at higher prices. On January 10, 2009, Nicholas C. Tucker Sr., a town elder, circulated a letter asking for aid. The letter was circulated by Alaska bloggers, where it was picked up by national media.
Winter 2008–2009 Energy Crisis In the winter of 2008–2009 a combination of a cold winter and increased fuel prices led to economic hardship Due to a collapse in local king salmon fisheries in 2008 residents were unable to buy increased amounts of heating oil at higher prices On January 10 2009 Nicholas C Tucker Sr a town elder circulated a letter asking for aid The letter was circulated by Alaska bloggers where it was picked up by national media