Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska, Author at KTOO

Feb 21 2019

Drivers move their cars and trucks off the ferry LeConte at the Angoon terminal in 2010.

Alaska ferries freeze autumn ticket sales amid uncertain future

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Politics, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Alaska Marine Highway System has stopped selling tickets past September. That’s in anticipation to deep cuts that could be fatal to the state ferry network.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 21, 2019 5:17 pm

Feb 21 2019

The deck of Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend in 2018.

Dunleavy seeks to scuttle Ocean Rangers cruise ship monitors

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Environment, Oceans, Politics, Southeast, State Government, Tourism

Voters in Alaska approved a 2006 ballot measure that put independent environmental watchdogs on cruise ships. But Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s administration is looking to scrap the program.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 21, 2019 11:33 am

Feb 13 2019

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee fields calls from constituents regarding Marijuana Control Board nominee Vivian Stiver, Feb. 12, 2019. From left to right: Sens. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, and Chris Birch, R-Fairbanks.

Marijuana Control Board nominee draws fire from industry

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Marijuana, Politics, State Government

Alaskans working in the state’s marijuana industry flooded a Senate hearing with criticism of a nominee who has a history of taking anti-cannabis positions.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 13, 2019 7:34 pm

Feb 13 2019

An Alaska Marine Highway ferry docked in Skagway. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

Dunleavy floats deep cuts, privatization of ferry system

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget director Donna Arduin says the administration is looking at privatization options for the state-run ferry system. That’s on top of a proposed budget that would cut 65 percent of the struggling ferry system’s budget.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 13, 2019 11:27 am

Feb 12 2019

Signal detected from missing Guardian Flight plane

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Juneau, Search & Rescue, Southeast

Searchers have detected an underwater beacon from the air ambulance that vanished en route to the Southeast community of Kake, the company said in a statement Tuesday.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 12, 2019 5:04 pm

Feb 09 2019

Silver Bay Seafoods representative Tommy Sheridan answers questions on Feb. 4, 2019, from the bow of a chartered boat near Olga Point.

Investors are backing Southeast’s largest oyster farms

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Economy, Fisheries, Food, Oceans, Southeast, Wildlife

The largest ever oyster farms in Southeast Alaska could be coming soon. Silver Bay Seafoods wants to lease 182 acres of seafloor in Sitka Sound. The state sees potential for a thriving industry, but local reception has been cool.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 9, 2019 11:27 am

Feb 06 2019

The M/V Chenega up on blocks in drydock at the Ketchikan Shipyard for maintenance and repairs. The Chenega is one of two fast ferries in the Alaska Marine Highway System. The ship has a service speed of 32 knots.

House holds meeting on Alaska’s struggling ferry system

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Aleutians, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, State Government, Transportation

Reps. Louise Stutes and Bryce Edgmon — both boosters of the state-funded ferry service — called Tuesday’s meeting in advance of cost-cutting efforts by Gov. Michael Dunleavy.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 6, 2019 1:00 pm

Jan 31 2019

Search suspended for missing plane near Kake

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Juneau, Search & Rescue, Southeast

A search has been suspended for the medevac plane that vanished over Southeast Alaska with three crew members on board.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | January 31, 2019 4:18 pm

Jan 29 2019

A Holland America cruise ship sails up Juneau's Gastineau Channel June 19 2017. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Study finds poor air quality aboard cruise ships

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Environment, Juneau, Oceans, Southeast, Tourism, Transportation

A covert study undertaken by a public health researcher found air quality on cruise ships to be on par with the world’s dirtiest cities.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | January 29, 2019 1:22 pm

Jan 16 2019

The Emerald Princess is moored Wednesday, July 27, 2017, at the S. Franklin Street Dock in Juneau. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO)

Cruise lines, Juneau still at odds over passenger fee ruling

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Community, Economy, Juneau, Local Government, Southeast, Tourism

Cruise industry attorneys are asking a federal judge to define more precisely what the City and Borough of Juneau can — and can’t — spend its passenger fees on. The judge recently ruled passenger fees can only be spent on services to vessels. The city may appeal the ruling.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | January 16, 2019 1:06 pm

1 2 3 … 42 Next

News
- News
- General News
  - General News
  - EducationEducation covers everything from pre-school to college graduation.
  - HealthHealth highlights important news about food, exercise, recalls, vaccines, mental health and lifestyle
  - Crime & CourtsCrime and Courts encompasses arrests, investigations, crime and trial news both local and statewide.
  - OutdoorsThe outdoors section focuses on outdoor recreation, gardening, trails and hunting
  - Search & RescueSearch and Rescue highlights important news about missing persons, search efforts and rescue operations
  - Science & TechScience & Energy highlights news relating to impact studies, climate change, animals, research, aurora, weather events, alternative energy
- Government
  - Government
  - Local GovernmentStories focused on local government issues and meetings
  - State GovernmentStories on state government issues, legislation, session
  - Federal Government
  - Alaska Native Government & Policy
  - MilitaryMilitary news and features including issues regarding the Coast Guard, Army and Air Force bases in Alaska.
  - TransportationTransportation covers issues with roads, planes and the ferry system
  - Election Coverage
- CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - CommunityCommunity highlights community events, social issues, deaths and holiday and memorial observances
  - Arts & CultureArts and Culture is the section for entertainment news, cultural events, art features, history pieces, local culture, and museum news
  - Alaska Native Arts & CultureAlaska Native Culture focuses on Native art, customs and events
  - SportsSports covers local high school, college and community sports leagues
  - SpiritSpirit focuses on issues around faith, religion and churches
- EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - EconomyBusiness & Economy highlights newsworthy events in the local and statewide economy.
  - Business
  - Energy & Mining
  - Fisheries
  - Tourism
- Regional News
  - Regional News
  - Southeast
  - Southcentral
  - Aleutians
  - Western
  - North Slope
  - Interior
  - Nation & WorldNation & World covers important national and global topics of interest to or about Alaskans
Listen
- Listen
- KTOO News
- KRNN
- KXLL
- Podcasts
Programs
- Programs
- Curious Juneau
- Juneau Afternoon
- Gardentalk
- Red Carpet Concerts
- MudroomsReal people. real stories. Live, on stage. “Mudrooms” is a community-powered monthly event in Juneau, where real people tell real stories, live. Anchorage has “Arctic Entries”. In Juneau, we’re just as sophisticated – just a little muddier. Mudrooms’ creators are Amanda Compton and Alida Bus. Audio production by Marc Wheeler.
- Focus On Community“Focus on Community” is an hour long, public affairs program hosted by different volunteer, community members each week. The format ranges from in-studio discussions, to live call-ins. Topics vary from peace initiatives to mental health problems to hotly debated town issues. Any and all community members are invited to present a show idea and work with us to bring it the air.
- Telling Tales with Ms. GEach week, host, Ms.G, reads a selection of writing based around a given theme. Audio of her show is available the following day here on our website.
- Forum@360
- Arts@360
- Gavel Alaska
Schedules
About
Donate
Community Calendar
KRNN
KXLL
Alaska’s Energy Desk

High wind warning (downtown Juneau and Douglas) through noon Saturday

Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

Alaska ferries freeze autumn ticket sales amid uncertain future

Dunleavy seeks to scuttle Ocean Rangers cruise ship monitors

Marijuana Control Board nominee draws fire from industry

Dunleavy floats deep cuts, privatization of ferry system

Signal detected from missing Guardian Flight plane

Investors are backing Southeast’s largest oyster farms

House holds meeting on Alaska’s struggling ferry system

Search suspended for missing plane near Kake

Study finds poor air quality aboard cruise ships

Cruise lines, Juneau still at odds over passenger fee ruling

Upcoming Events

How to Support KTOO

KTOO Links

Resources

Public Media