They’re still early in the process, but an Alaska Department of Transportation official says they hope to complete initial steps in a year.
Transportation
While Alaska’s ferry system is stalled, Haines miners struggle to get to work
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s shutdown of regional service till March is having ripple effects for Southeast Alaska’s miners. Some of the 30 or so miners living in Haines are struggling to get to work — and keep their jobs.
Matanuska’s stranded passengers depart as ferry awaits repairs
In 16 years with the Alaska Marine Highway, Matanuska substitute Capt. Gabriel Baylous has dealt with his fair share of mechanical problems, but there was always another ferry to pick up the slack. Not this time.
Hybrid fishing boat quietly makes waves in Sitka Sound
Fabian Grutter is a self-described electric vehicle enthusiast, and five years ago he started the project of hybridizing his fishing boat.
5 dead after commuter plane crashes near Tuntutuliak
Five people are dead following a plane crash near the Lower Kuskokwim community of Tuntutuliak on Thursday, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Wrangell residents hope to question Dunleavy about ferry system cuts
Gov. Mike Dunleavy was planning a trip to Wrangell Tuesday, but he ultimately canceled because of poor weather conditions.
Alaska Marine Highway shuts down regional service till March
Aside from the ferry Lituya, which shuttles between Ketchikan and Metlakatla, the entire Alaska Marine Highway System fleet will be idle until March.
Wildfires, Medicaid push state to request $262.5M more than budgeted
The most noteworthy item that wasn’t included in the budget was the more than $800 million that Gov. Mike Dunleavy has said Alaskans are owed in permanent fund dividends.
Dunleavy administration seeks $12M for struggling Alaska Marine Highway
All but the Alaska Marine Highway System’s smallest ship — the shuttle ferry Lituya that runs between Ketchikan and Metlakatla — is either down for repairs or laid up to save money.
AIDEA head defends no-bid contract for grandson of major Dunleavy supporter
Alaska’s economic development arm, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, hired Clark Penney’s company for a no-bid consulting contract. Penney’s grandfather Bob Penney spent $300,000 supporting Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s election.