The Inter-Island Ferry Authority, which is a small regional ferry line, will fill in for the Lituya while it’s out of service.
Economy
NOAA denies emergency request to close red king crab savings areas
The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery has been closed to fishing for two years due to low population.
Matanuska ferry’s uncertain future leaves some Alaskans facing a long journey home from Canada
Repairs to the ferry’s corroded steel will dramatically increase the cost of the overhaul, and the state isn’t sure what to do with the 60-year-old ship.
Alaska’s ferry system is considering a new terminal in Saxman
State officials say moving the terminal could allow the ferry system to add a third daily sailing to Metlakatla.
Bering Sea crab crash jeopardizes St. Paul Island’s emergency medical services
The city’s economy is about 90% dependent on the harvest of snow crab, which closed for the first time in the fishery’s history in October.
Grant offers some Alaskans unconventional but stable housing for a year
Usually federal housing money can’t be used to rent non-traditional housing like boats, hotel rooms or rooms in a home. This program side-steps these requirements.