Tlingit battle helmets were designed to inspire fear. The thick, wooden head armor carried imagery of strong warriors, fierce animals or revered ancestors.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Ferry changing payment system for Southeast route
People ferrying from Ketchikan to Metlakatla will soon pay double for their tickets. But the return trip will be free.
Modern ‘warriors’ protect language, water, subsistence, families
What makes a modern warrior? A tribal organization says it’s someone who fights to preserve subsistence rights, Native languages, clean water and families.
Feds OK selling or scrapping ferry Taku
The marine highway is moving ahead with plans to sell or scrap the ferry Taku. But it’s keeping its options open for a second sidelined ship, the Chenega.
Ferry study recommends management changes
A new report suggests the Alaska Marine Highway System should break into two agencies to prepare for the future.
Ferry system plans more fare hikes
The Alaska Marine Highway System plans its next round of fare increases to start May 1. That’s when the new summer schedule begins.