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.
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2019 was highest value year on record for Dungeness crab in Southeast Alaska
The next crab season in Southeast will open in mid-February.
Alaska’s travel industry monitors coronavirus developments from afar
Chinese tourism to Alaska has grown more than 70% since 2013, according to Alaska Travel Industry Association data.
Alaska DOT eyes charter vessels for Angoon, Hoonah and Kake
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.
Yellow cedar is dying. Can Southeast Alaska sawmills profit?
A recent study explores the business potential of salvage logging for yellow cedar, or harvesting trees that are already dead.
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 Senate considers bill to dial back Pioneer Home rate hikes
In September, the lowest-paying residents saw their rates jump by about $1,000. But rates for some residents requiring more intense care jumped by more than $6,000.
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.
Shee Atiká offloads most of its land in $18.3M deal
Congress has appropriated funds annually over the past four years to complete the transfer.
Juneau officials hold private meeting with governor
The meeting to discuss local issues and priorities with Gov. Mike Dunleavy was originally advertised as a public Juneau Assembly meeting, but city officials changed their minds.