(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) George Campbell asks the assmebly for an appeal on his heliport permit during the assemby meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

George and Lynette Campbell still do not have a permit for their 26 Mile heliport after their appeal to the assembly Tuesday. 

The controversy, which began in 2023, has become quite complicated. The written record for the permit decision reviewed by the assembly this week ran over 1,000 pages. 

Will Steinfeld is a documentary photographer and reporter in Southeast Alaska, formerly in New England.