The Alaska Marine Highway System is paying more than $1,200 a day for long-term storage of two unused ferries. One critic says it would be better to sell them than to tie them up.
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One last chance to protest at the end of an era for the Tongass
If the objection letters are any indication, several agencies and groups are still not content for different reasons.
Stolen art piece to raise awareness of homelessness replaced
For security reasons, housing officer Scott Ciambor says he is going to keep the replacement in his office.
Pew report sees Alaska ahead of other states in its ‘sovereign wealth fund’
According to Pew, Alaska is one of only two state funds whose purpose is well-defined by state law.
Smoke billows up Gastineau Channel from boat fire
Smoke is billowing up Gastineau Channel this afternoon from a boat fire near Aurora Harbor.
Juneau family leaves Orlando on last flight out ahead of Hurricane Matthew
The Stanley family of Juneau left Orlando, Florida, on the last Alaska Airlines flight before the airport is closed on Thursday.
Hydaburg mayor named temporary head of Federal Subsistence Board
Hydaburg’s mayor Anthony Christianson is — for the interim — in charge of the federal body that manages fish and wildlife resources on federal public lands for subsistence uses.
Coast Guard: Boat runs aground after operator fell asleep
The U.S. Coast Guard reported a boat ran aground Saturday morning. The Alaska State Troopers responded to the accident and helped the passengers get in a skiff bound for Sitka.
AVCP selects first woman CEO
The AVCP has its first female CEO. The decision was announced during the nonprofit’s annual convention which has given some stakeholders hope for the organization.
U.S. Rushes Aid To Haiti, Where Hurricane Matthew Killed Hundreds
USAID is airlifting supplies that could help up to 100,000 people, including 40,000 blankets, 20,000 hygiene kits, and nearly 18,700 kitchen sets.