Both parties in a cruise ship murder case have agreed on how to handle blood evidence in the case, according to a notice the Public Defender’s Office entered Friday into U.S. District Court.
Transportation
Alaska ferry officials consider fuel alternatives
Alaska officials have no plans to convert state ferries to electrical power. But they’re installing engines that could use natural gas as well as diesel.
Ferry cancellations cause challenges for Southeast students
There are no roads linking most of Southeast Alaska, so residents rely on planes and ferries to get from one community to another. The ferry service has been spotty this year, which has caused challenges for many students traveling to regional events.
Bethel highway repair begins as warm winter destroys state roads across Alaska
The warm winter has wreaked havoc on highways across Alaska. The state is about to go to work responding to Bethel’s pothole predicament. The Department of Transportation will begin repairing Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway.
Juneau-Whitehorse flight to connect sister cities
Alaska Seaplanes recently announced that they will add a new flight between Juneau and Whitehorse. This is a big deal for travelers in Southeast Alaska because it opens up international travel directly from the capital city, which hasn’t existed for some time.
Man survives plane strike on Arctic sea ice north of Alaska
The NTSB says the injured man was trying to snap a photo for his kids from behind a snow berm next to an ice runway. He suffered serious head and neck injuries.
State ferries won’t stop sailing April 16, after all
The Alaska Marine Highway System has enough money to sail through the end of June. A bill signed by the governor fills an 11-week funding gap.
Two days after avalanche, road to Hatcher Pass to reopen
The team in Hatcher Pass on Tuesday used a Daisy Bell system to trigger smaller avalanches, and make the pass safer for road crews to work.
No jail time for float plane pilot after buzzing gone wrong
The pilot won’t serve jail time, but must pay the state $25,000 and the family $6,100 in restitution. The judge expressed doubt that it would send the aviation community much of a message.
Skagway explores new waterfront proposal
The conversation about the future of Skagway’s waterfront is taking a new turn. The city is exploring an economic partnership with a cruise company and suspending negotiations with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad.