In Congress Thursday morning, a U.S. senator proposed spending nearly a billion dollars to acquire an icebreaker – and that senator was not from Alaska.
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Vessel with crew partly submerged west of Elfin Cove, Coast Guard responding
Three of the four crewmembers have evacuated into a life raft while the skipper is reportedly still aboard the vessel.
As The Arctic Opens Up, The U.S. Is Down To A Single Icebreaker
Melting ice means more of the Arctic is accessible to exploration and shipping, and countries are racing to establish a presence. But they still need heavy icebreakers, and the U.S. is falling behind.
Former Coast Guard commander to head cruise group
Former Alaska Coast Guard Commander Thomas Ostebo takes over July 6 as CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association. He’ll advocate for an industry he once regulated.
Coast Guard adds response vessels in anticipation of Shell’s arrival
The boats will patrol waters off the coast of Dutch Harbor as oil giant Royal Dutch Shell moves forward with plans to explore for oil in the Arctic Ocean.
Murkowski, Cantwell push for icebreakers
Murkowski calls it a military necessity and a down payment on an Arctic future.
Bills in U.S. House, Senate would transfer land to Native corporation for Arctic infrastructure
Opportunities to build up up Arctic infrastructure are advancing with a bill introduced this week in both the U.S. House and Senate.
Coast Guard hoists stranded Thunder Mountain hiker to safety
The Coast Guard hoisted a stranded hiker off of Thunder Mountain and onto an H-60 helicopter Thursday evening.
Icebreakers? Sure, but CG Boss Says Cutters Come First
CG head says the country must invest in new icebreakers to meet a predicted increase in Arctic drilling and marine traffic – but icebreakers aren’t necessary at the top of the list.
Pot legal in Alaska, but no toking up on state ferries
Despite last fall’s legalization vote, you’re still not allowed to get stoned on state ferries.