Juneau’s landfill managers say it took over 3.3 million pounds of trash from cruise ships in 2019, up from 1.8 million pounds in 2018. That concerns some in Juneau, since the landfill is expected to be full in 20 years.
Tourism
The Mendenhall Glacier area could look different. Now’s the chance to weigh in.
In 30 years or so, visitors might not be able to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the visitor center. The U.S. Forest Service is preparing for that reality.
Ferry Matanuska sailings canceled through mid-April
Service on the ferry Matanuska, the Alaska Marine Highway’s sole operating mainliner this winter, has yet to begin. Transportation officials have announced more cancellations through the middle of April, when the Columbia is expected back in service.
Yukon aims to sell renewable power to Skagway cruise ships
The Yukon produces a lot of renewable energy. And they have a surplus in the summer months, when cruise ships are in port at Skagway.
With no ferry service this winter, Cordova’s economy feels the pinch
If a proposed schedule goes into effect, regular ferry service to Cordova won’t resume until May 20, after the town’s tourism and fishing seasons begin.
Alaska DEC seeks to replace Ocean Rangers, use some funds for shoreside wastewater plants
Alaska lawmakers received an updated proposal from the Dunleavy administration to replace the Ocean Rangers with a state-run inspection regime.
Operators of flight that crashed near Tuntutuliak had 3 other incidents in 2019
Yute Commuter Service, whose plane crashed and killed five people last week in Southwest Alaska, is owned by a family whose aircraft were involved in several incidents last year.
As cruise ships get bigger, Southeast’s tug fleet lags behind
What happens if a megaship loses power? The Coast Guard recently met with the cruise industry looking for answers.
As tourism grows in Ketchikan, some wonder if a few wild places can remain truly local
Nearly one and a half million people are forecast to visit Southeast Alaska this summer, but some Ketchikan residents don’t want to see tourists in places that often serve as refuges for locals.
Donald Trump Jr. is headed to Juneau for a hunting trip — and you could join him
For one Juneau-based guide, it’s a way to teach his guests about the importance of the Tongass National Forest at a crucial time.