The Alaska Department of Transportation seeks ships capable of ferrying 125 passengers from Juneau to Hoonah, Angoon and Kake. The three communities aren’t scheduled to receive a state ferry until March.
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Bivouacked in staterooms, stranded ferry passengers are prisoners of state’s hospitality
The Matanuska hasn’t moved since Jan. 26 and is not likely to get underway until Feb. 7. That’s because serious mechanical problems forced the ferry to cancel the rest of its sailings in January.
Alaska Marine Highway announces 3rd week without service to Upper Lynn Canal
Alaska lawmakers are also affected by the ferry service gap. About two dozen vehicles for state legislators and their staff are stuck in Haines.
Pelican, Tenakee Springs mayors speak out against prospect of summer without ferries
Pelican and Tenakee Springs residents are facing a proposed summer ferry schedule with zero summer sailings to the two remote Southeast Alaska communities.
Winter storm could bring up to a foot of snow in Juneau
The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow are expected throughout the day, with an additional 2-4 inches expected overnight.
Wuhan cargo flights into Anchorage suspended; no additional Chinese medical flights planned, officials say
A charter plane from Wuhan, China, left Anchorage for California Tuesday night after everyone aboard passed a coronavirus screening test.
Alaska DOT charters private boat for stranded travelers in Haines, Skagway and Juneau
Engine trouble on the Alaska ferry Matanuska has stranded travelers in the Upper Lynn Canal. A basketball team from Skagway has been on the road for more than two weeks.
Coronavirus evacuees to make virus screening, refuel stop at Anchorage airport
In a news conference Monday morning, state officials stressed that the risk of illness to Alaskans from the measures is minimal.
Winter weather, ferry cancellations and road closures disrupt travel in Haines and Skagway
The state is taking an unusual measure to transport travelers stranded in Juneau.
Coastal communities relate ferry woes to House lawmakers
Officials from a dozen coastal communities traveled to Juneau to voice support for Alaska’s beleaguered ferries earlier this week.