This is a breaking news story that will be updated. 

Local flight service is still operating though a ground stop at many U.S. airports was ordered at midday Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration citing “extraordinary circumstances.” 

Alaska Seaplanes spokesperson Andy Kline said Friday the company was told that because the company’s flights are domestic — flying only in Alaska — they can continue to operate. 

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