The West Willoughby Ave. property includes the Driftwood Lodge, the Sandpiper Cafe building and the parking lot in between. The West Willoughby Ave. property includes the Driftwood Lodge, the Sandpiper Cafe building and the parking lot.
The state of Alaska is challenging the federal government’s decision on the lot, saying it “undermines key terms” of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act by creating a reservation. The state says putting the land into trust undermines key terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.