As originally written, the Juneau Assembly’s emergency resolution would institute a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving from out-of-state or a community with confirmed coronavirus cases. But Juneau’s two largest private employers objected.
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Alaska Marine Highway to turn away passengers with flu-like symptoms
Ferry employees are also following a no-contact policy with riders and will regularly sanitize public areas at terminals and on the ferries.
US and Canada announce restrictions on nonessential travel
Canada and the U.S. will close borders to “non-essential travel.”
As Canada closes the border, unanswered questions from Alaskans pile up
Canada is closing its land borders to “non-essential travel” to slow the spread of coronavirus. And that’s leaving many Alaskans scrambling for answers.
Canada closes all ports to large cruise ships until July
Canada has closed its ports to large cruise ships until July 1 in response to the spread of coronavirus. The restriction applies to vessels carrying 500 people or more.
Challenge to Tongass timber sale on Prince of Wales Island upheld in court
A federal judge has ruled in favor of green groups challenging the largest Tongass timber sale in decades.
Alaska DOT contracted private charters for Pelican and Gustavus. Two weeks later, they’re still waiting.
The Alaska Marine Highway System has only two vessels running, leaving many coastal communities without ferries.
Alaska’s tourism industry prepares for cruise season amid federal travel warnings
The State Department issued a travel warning Sunday that says “U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship.”
Alaska lawmakers seek oversight over ferry fleet’s fate
A three-line piece of legislation would prohibit the state of Alaska from selling, transferring or disposing of a state ferry without express approval by lawmakers.
Gov. Dunleavy names 9 to ferries working group
Cost-cutting and mechanical breakdowns have idled much of the fleet with regional service suspended until at least March.