The Alaska Marine Highway System won’t ban solo travel by children and teen-agers, at least for now.
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Ketchikan shipyard to build two Alaska ferries
It’s official: The Ketchikan Shipyard will build two new ferries for the State of Alaska over the next few years.
State ferry union averts strike
Alaska Marine Highway System captains and deck officers have avoided a strike that could have shut down ferry service across the state this weekend.
Transportation planners face skeptical crowd in Petersburg
The DOT officials were vetting a draft of the state’s latest plan for transportation for Southeast.
Petersburg leaders support new ferry use of boat ramp
Petersburg officials are supporting a proposed ferry from Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island that could connect to the southern end of Mitkof Island south of Petersburg.
Alaska ferry workers authorize strike if negotiations fail
The state and union plan to meet June 10 for another round of negotiations
Burst water pipe likely cause for Skagway ferry dock sinking
State transportation officials agree that a burst water pipe likely caused the Skagway ferry dock to sink last month.
As Korean Ferry Sank, Some Crew Members Fought To Save Lives
With the death toll continuing to rise and likely to exceed 300, the captain and crew of the ferry that sank off the coast of South Korea last week have been called cowards and accused of murder.
Senate committee advances transportation fund measure
A measure setting up a road-and-ferry savings account has cleared its first state Senate committee.
Marine highway to close ferry gift shops
Marine highway officials say closing the shops will save $1 million a year.