The Yukon River bisects Alaska as it flows 2,000 miles from Canada ... “Our food and fuel — everything has to be brought in by barge or by airplane — so that really increases the cost ...

Later this spring, barges of heavy equipment will pull away from a launch on Alaska’s road system and begin a journey up the Yukon River. More than 100 miles upstream, a tributary, Birch Creek ...

For people living on the Alaska portion of the river, such restrictions ... Most Alaska villages on the Yukon can only be reached by airplane or barge. Shipping costs mean a snack-sized bag ...

What is the outlook for the future of the Yukon River salmon runs and what can be done to help communities adapt? We'll discuss it right now on Alaska INSIGHT. Good evening. The mighty Yukon River ...