Some are using the economic study to oppose the Army Corps of Engineers draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine.
Tourism
Legislators approve $46M for Alaska ferries to avert fall shutdown
The state ferries will likely run through the winter months, avoiding a potential shutdown proposed by the Dunleavy administration.
Ketchikan’s cruise dock can accommodate one megaship at a time. Soon, that won’t be enough.
Reconfiguring Ketchikan’s downtown cruise dock to accommodate larger ships could cost up to $150 million. But improvements aren’t optional if Ketchikan wants to remain a premier cruise destination.
Icy Strait Point to add megaship dock as Hoonah readies for hundreds of thousands of cruise visitors
Hoonah’s Icy Strait Point is positioning itself as one of Alaska’s top cruise ship destinations. But it’s been difficult to gauge local sentiment on the influx of visitors.
The 2019 cruise ship season has begun
It was the first of 20 scheduled visits for the Ruby Princess this season. The last ship of the season, the Norwegian Jewel, is scheduled to arrive on Oct. 2.
Juneau forum discusses local impacts of growth in cruise ship tourism
Juneau’s first large cruise ship of the year arrives this weekend, but the conversation about how to manage a growing tourism industry will continue well beyond this record-breaking summer season.
Cruise industry responds to community concerns about environmental impacts
With another cruise season about to begin, the tourism industry and Juneau are both looking at ways to respond to public concerns about air quality.
Southeast Alaska pilots raise concerns over Royal Princess megaship
In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
Ocean Rangers log potential cruise pollution, face axe by lawmakers
The Dunleavy administration says cruise ship observers aren’t needed. But DEC records show the Ocean Rangers are logging a pattern of potential water pollution from vessels.
Busiest cruise ship season ever for Nome expected this summer
The first cruise ship to pass through the Port of Nome will arrive in July. So far, seven ships have booked arrangements to stop in Nome this year.