The loss of state jobs is hitting Southeast Alaska hard. And tourism has overtaken fishing as the region’s largest private industry, according to a new report.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Ferry plan calls for smaller ships, public management
A plan to reform the Alaska Marine Highway calls for replacing some ferries with smaller, more efficient vessels. It would be run by a public corporation.
Budget glitch could leave ferries without funding
The Alaska Marine Highway System could shut down this spring. And one Southeast senator said it’s an intentional attempt to damage the ferries.
Ferry Taku sold, will become floating hotel
The Alaska ferry Taku’s next life will be as a floating hotel. Portland-based KeyMar LLC made the winning bid of $300,000 for the 54-year-old ship.
Ferry reform’s next step at Southeast Conference meeting
Southeast Conference and the state ferry system are examining ways to save money while maintaining service to port communities.
Can a Southeast mine battle lead to a trade war?
A Southeast Alaska tribal organization is using a trade-sanctions threat to push federal officials into providing stronger protections for regional fisheries.
Tribal conference considers climate change impacts
Southeast tribal governments are meeting with biologists and other experts during the Southeast Environmental Conference Sept. 5-8 in Wrangell. They’re planning for the impacts of climate change.
Transportation Department names new regional director
A longtime Southeast resident is taking over one of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ regional offices.
Southeast gets a lot of rain, but it doesn’t compare to what Harvey brought
Southeast sees an incredible amount of rain each year. How’s that compare with what’s been happening in Texas? Here’s a perspective from a former resident.
State transportation expert retiring after 35 years
Mike Coffey’s 35 years with the state gives him a longtime perspective on state roads, highways and airports. He’s retiring at the end of August.