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Feb 21 2019

The deck of Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend in 2018.

Dunleavy seeks to scuttle Ocean Rangers cruise ship monitors

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Environment, Oceans, Politics, Southeast, State Government, Tourism

Voters in Alaska approved a 2006 ballot measure that put independent environmental watchdogs on cruise ships. But Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s administration is looking to scrap the program.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | February 21, 2019 11:33 am

Feb 20 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy leaves the House chambers in Juneau after delivering the annual State of the State address to the Alaska Legislature on Jan. 22, 2019.

Where Dunleavy wants to spend more cash: tourism, courts, pensions, oil tax credits

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Business, Crime & Courts, Economy, Energy & Mining, Politics, State Government, Tourism

Gov. Michael Dunleavy was elected on a pledge to cut the state budget. But his proposal still finds room for budget boosts for a handful of items, from state courts to oil tax credits to a Denali State Park visitors center.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | February 20, 2019 1:08 pm

Feb 15 2019

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt looks on as CLIAA President John Binkley speaks at the Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2019. (Photo by Heather Holt/Southeast Conference)

Juneau, cruise industry make nice at regional conference as decision to appeal lawsuit lingers

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

A lawsuit between the cruise ship industry and the city of Juneau has been on the mind of port communities that rely on seasonal tourism. At a summit this week, representatives from both sides tried to reassure them.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | February 15, 2019 5:39 pm

Jan 31 2019

Survey will monitor cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau this summer

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Environment, Health, Juneau, Science & Tech, Tourism

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation shared a new plan Tuesday to start tracking air quality in downtown Juneau in order to learn more about the impact of cruise ship emissions.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 31, 2019 1:58 pm

Jan 29 2019

A Holland America cruise ship sails up Juneau's Gastineau Channel June 19 2017. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)

Study finds poor air quality aboard cruise ships

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Environment, Juneau, Oceans, Southeast, Tourism, Transportation

A covert study undertaken by a public health researcher found air quality on cruise ships to be on par with the world’s dirtiest cities.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | January 29, 2019 1:22 pm

Jan 29 2019

The Archipelago Lot sits between the downtown library and Pier 49 on South Franklin Street. The proposed land exchnage would see the tidelands decked over to create a pedestrian plaza and bus staging area. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Juneau Assembly approves passenger fee funding for waterfront development

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government, Tourism

Three days after the final ruling over how the city spends passenger fees, the Juneau Assembly approved a downtown waterfront improvement package Monday that will be paid for in large part with those fees.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 29, 2019 11:49 am

Jan 26 2019

A pair of Panamax cruise ships docked in downtown Juneau on Aug. 30, 2017. (Photo by Jacob Resneck/KTOO)

With CLIAA lawsuit at an end, city considers proposals for marine passenger fee revenue

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Local Government, Tourism

The ruling allows the city to move forward on its annual budget process and figure out how it will use roughly $5 million in passenger fees next fiscal year. One of the proposals has already raised flags for the cruise industry.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 26, 2019 11:14 am

Jan 25 2019

The Norwegian Bliss prepares to leave Juneau on June 5, 2018.

Judge reaffirms passenger fee ruling as possibility of appeal lingers

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Local Government, Tourism

Following Judge H. Russel Holland’s December ruling that passenger fees can only be used for services to cruise ships, the industry had asked the judge to go further. The final judgement opens an avenue for either party to appeal.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 25, 2019 1:14 pm

Jan 16 2019

The Emerald Princess is moored Wednesday, July 27, 2017, at the S. Franklin Street Dock in Juneau. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO)

Cruise lines, Juneau still at odds over passenger fee ruling

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Community, Economy, Juneau, Local Government, Southeast, Tourism

Cruise industry attorneys are asking a federal judge to define more precisely what the City and Borough of Juneau can — and can’t — spend its passenger fees on. The judge recently ruled passenger fees can only be spent on services to vessels. The city may appeal the ruling.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | January 16, 2019 1:06 pm

Jan 14 2019

An Island Air plane sits at Ketchikan’s airport in August 2018.

Regional airline ends scheduled Juneau-Petersburg service

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | Business, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

After just nine months, Island Air Express in Southeast Alaska is ending scheduled service between Petersburg and Juneau on Tuesday.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | January 14, 2019 1:46 pm

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Dunleavy seeks to scuttle Ocean Rangers cruise ship monitors

Where Dunleavy wants to spend more cash: tourism, courts, pensions, oil tax credits

Juneau, cruise industry make nice at regional conference as decision to appeal lawsuit lingers

Survey will monitor cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau this summer

Study finds poor air quality aboard cruise ships

Juneau Assembly approves passenger fee funding for waterfront development

With CLIAA lawsuit at an end, city considers proposals for marine passenger fee revenue

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