The state House and Senate have both passed bills that allow transportation network companies to operate, which means controversial businesses like Uber and Lyft could open up shop in Alaska as early as June. The companies allow passengers to book and pay for rides through apps on a smartphone. Republican Sen. Mia Costello of Anchorage sponsored…
Transportation
Amtrak Engineer Charged In Deadly 2015 Philadelphia Train Crash
Pennsylvania authorities filed criminal charges after local officials found insufficient evidence to make a case against the engineer who was operating the train at twice the speed limit.
Funding for pro-road group approved by Juneau Assembly
The Juneau Assembly teed up $20,000 for a pro-road group that’s backing the Juneau Access Project at a budget belt-tightening meeting Wednesday.
Alaska Marine Highway drops price for Taku ferry
No one wants to buy the ferry Taku, which has been tied up for almost two years. So, officials are lowering the minimum bid from $1.5 million to $700,000.
Trump travel ban returns to court, with his own words at the center
A federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, is preparing to hear arguments about the legality of President Trump’s revised travel ban. Immigrant advocates argue it discriminates against Muslims.
Top state ferry manager resigns
The person overseeing the Alaska Marine Highway System is leaving his post. Capt. Mike Neussl submitted his resignation May 4 and his boss accepted.
Walker signs bill recognizing black Americans who helped build Alaska Highway
On Sunday, Gov. Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 46 into law, establishing October 25 as “African American Soldiers’ Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day.”
United Airlines settles with passenger dragged from plane
Terms of the settlement have not been released. United promises changes in the way it deals with passengers.
Labor issues loom for Alaska Airlines-Virgin America merger
Unionized pilots at Alaska Airlines and recently acquired Virgin America pulled off a virtual barrel roll Wednesday to get management’s attention. The union complains that talks to combine both pilot groups under what they hope will be a more generous joint contract aren’t moving fast enough.
University and city near deal over feds’ Auke Bay property
City Manager Rorie Watt said the city’s costs for subdividing the land and closing the deal could be a quarter million dollars.