Scrubber discharge is a relatively new source of ocean pollution that critics say has major implications for marine ecosystems.
Tourism
Goldbelt shares more about proposed cruise dock project on North Douglas
City officials say they still don’t know much about the project.
Rockslides have battered Skagway’s biggest cruise ship dock. What else is at risk?
Researchers are studying rockslide risk in the tourism-dependent town as part of a regional effort to help seven tribal governments understand and respond to local geohazards.
Seawalk extension connecting all of Juneau’s cruise ship docks crosses major hurdle
The proposed seawalk extension would allow cruise ship visitors arriving at the AJ dock to walk directly to downtown along the waterfront.
Far fewer Canadians are visiting the U.S. this year, new numbers show
Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
A seasonal sales tax question will be on Juneau’s October ballot
The change is meant to capitalize on the 1.7 million cruise ship visitors that come to town each summer.