State transportation crews are removing political campaign signs along state rights-of-way. Alaska law largely forbids signs anywhere visible from the roadway.
Transportation
Budget glitch could leave ferries without funding
The Alaska Marine Highway System could shut down this spring. And one Southeast senator said it’s an intentional attempt to damage the ferries.
Ferry Taku sold, will become floating hotel
The Alaska ferry Taku’s next life will be as a floating hotel. Portland-based KeyMar LLC made the winning bid of $300,000 for the 54-year-old ship.
Cruise ship cancellation a ‘significant loss’ to Unalaska businesses
Although Unalaska is known as America’s top fishing port, tourism — in particular the cruise ship industry — is a growing source of revenue especially for small businesses and non-profits.
Alaska ferry to host long-distance ocean acidification study
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia will be part of an international science experiment starting this fall when it resumes its weekly run between Bellingham, Wash., and Southeast Alaska.
Family returns to Kodiak after 10 years sailing around the world
Mike Litzow and Alisa Abookire raised their two sons while living a sea-faring nomadic lifestyle. The couple returned to Kodiak this July after roughly 10 years of sailing the world. Now, the family plans to call Kodiak home for the foreseeable future.
NTSB releases preliminary report of investigation into Juneau-area commuter flight accident
An investigation into an August commuter flight accident takes a close look at the aircraft’s fuel sources. A Haines-based pilot made an emergency water landing in the Juneau area in August. He, along with four passengers, swam safely to shore.
Tesla remotely expanded car batteries near Irma’s path, and questions linger
It’s not the first time Tesla has made over-the-air changes to its cars. The boost gave customers’ cars an extra 30 to 40 miles — but the batteries will lose their extra juice this weekend.
Twenty-three Bethel residents, mostly cab drivers, charged with bootlegging
Twenty-three Bethel residents, most of them cab drivers, were charged Friday for allegedly selling alcohol without a license after a two-year-long undercover investigation. The State of Alaska is charging 18 cab drivers, who come from every Bethel cab company: Quyana Cab, Kusko Cab, Taxi Cab, and Alaska Taxi.
Ferry reform’s next step at Southeast Conference meeting
Southeast Conference and the state ferry system are examining ways to save money while maintaining service to port communities.