State officials say moving the terminal could allow the ferry system to add a third daily sailing to Metlakatla.
Economy
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.
Alaska Railroad freight train derails after running into avalanche debris near Girdwood
Railroad officials said the impact derailed two locomotives and partially derailed a third.
Southeast Alaska’s porpoises have separate populations, and one may be vulnerable
The breakdown of Southeast Alaska’s porpoises into separate northern and southern populations contrasts with current management.
After 3 years, White Pass Railroad will resume service to Canada this summer
The railroad is Skagway’s largest employer, with about 170 workers.