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Nov 21 2019

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

Angoon explores options as Alaska Marine Highway works to fix its ferry dock

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Economy, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Alaska Marine Highway System recently deployed the Tazlina to restore winter service to some Southeast communities. But the ferry can’t serve Angoon right now — its ramp is broken.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 21, 2019 1:31 pm

Nov 19 2019

Sealaska shareholders have dividends to spend. With reduced ferries, it’s tough to shop.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Alaska Native Corporations, Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Transportation

For thousands of Sealaska Corp. shareholders, it’s a tradition to take shopping trips to larger communities when dividends are distributed. But gaps in ferry service mean many aren’t able to make the trip.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | November 19, 2019 12:14 pm

Nov 15 2019

Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Juneau, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Tazlina was scheduled to have new side doors installed this winter. Instead, the state ferry will provide service between Juneau and the communities of Haines, Skagway, Hoonah and Gustavus.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 15, 2019 6:23 pm

Nov 13 2019

Haines Brewing co-owner Paul Wheeler at the new brewery Monday. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | 2 Alaska, Business, State Government

Brewers and distillers can continue to host parties, classes and events such as First Friday in their tasting rooms.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 1:00 pm

Nov 13 2019

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Leconte and the Aurora were scheduled to provide winter ferry service to several communities in Southeast Alaska this year. Both are docked while the Alaska Marine Highway System assesses repair costs for the ships.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 13, 2019 11:23 am

Nov 06 2019

Skagway, as it appeared from the air, in 2015.

Study examines possibilities for locally controlled northern Lynn Canal ferry service

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, Transportation

Jim Calvin of the McDowell Group said creating a public, port authority corporation to operate ferries opens the door for state and federal subsidies.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 6, 2019 5:47 pm

Nov 06 2019

Haines doctors oppose mine, cite health risks

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Southeast

Physicians, mining company say they want more community discussion on the project.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | November 6, 2019 4:03 pm

Nov 01 2019

Alaska Marine Highway reduces winter service as LeConte, Aurora ferries docked for repairs

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Alaska Department of Transportation says this winter there will be one ferry a week to Haines and Skagway, and no AMHS service to Angoon, Tenakee Springs, Pelican and Gustavus.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 1, 2019 1:37 pm

Oct 11 2019

The Norwegian Pearl tied up at Skagway’s Broadway dock in July 2017. Two more cruise ships are moored at the railroad dock in the background. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

As complaints increase, Norwegian Cruise Lines agrees to pay for emissions monitoring in Skagway

By Henry Leasia, KHNS | Environment, Southeast, Tourism

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation received nine emissions complaints from Skagway this year.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS | October 11, 2019 11:05 am

Oct 11 2019

Coeur Alaska submitted this scoping document as part of its application to the U.S. Forest Service to expand its operations at its Kensington gold mine near Berners Bay between Juneau and Haines.

U.S. Forest Service, Coeur Mining officials discuss mine expansion plans in Haines

By Claire Stremple, KHNS | Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast

The U.S. Forest Service will use public comments to decide if they want to come up with alternatives to Coeur Alaska’s proposed expansion plan.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS | October 11, 2019 11:05 am

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Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines

Angoon explores options as Alaska Marine Highway works to fix its ferry dock

Sealaska shareholders have dividends to spend. With reduced ferries, it’s tough to shop.

Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings

State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries

Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions

Study examines possibilities for locally controlled northern Lynn Canal ferry service

Haines doctors oppose mine, cite health risks

Alaska Marine Highway reduces winter service as LeConte, Aurora ferries docked for repairs

As complaints increase, Norwegian Cruise Lines agrees to pay for emissions monitoring in Skagway

U.S. Forest Service, Coeur Mining officials discuss mine expansion plans in Haines

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