Walker shut down two megaprojects: the Knik Arm bridge and the Susitna-Watana dam
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Kennicott ferry fills in while Columbia is repaired
Alaska’s largest ferry will be down for repairs longer than expected. Another ship will fill in, but it’s smaller and some travelers will have to make other arrangements.
Bent Columbia propeller shrinks Southeast ferry service
The Columbia, Alaska Marine Highway System’s largest ferry, will soon head to a Portland, Ore., shipyard for propeller repairs.
Skagway ferry service during dock repair hinges on Coast Guard waiver
Skagway borough officials wondered aloud what was happening with the planned Skagway ferry dock refurbishment, at a meeting last week.
Students name new ferries Tazlina and Hubbard
The winners of Alaska’s name-the-new-ferry contest didn’t know about it until they got a call from Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Southeast’s year in review: ferries, logging and mining
The year 2015 saw the beginnings of major changes to the Alaska Marine Highway, the Tongass National Forest and the future of transboundary mines.
Sitkans detail impacts of 2016 ferry system cuts
Sitkans affected by substantial ferry service cuts will voice their concerns during a rally and legislative listening session at noon Friday. Here are some of the impacts they expect.
UAS to offer degree program in marine transportation
A formal marine transportation degree program will allow more students, like military personnel and veterans, to access funding for course tuition.
State ferry system raising cancellation fees
The state ferry system will soon charge more for canceling reservations. Fee increases begin Oct. 1, the same day the winter ferry schedule begins.
Southeast cities ask for fewer ferry cuts
Southeast Alaska community leaders hope to restore some ferry sailings cut due to state budget reductions.