Citing the state’s multibillion dollar financial crisis, Gov. Bill Walker announced the state is no longer backing construction of the Juneau Access Improvements Project.
Transportation
Uber launches self-driving cars in California, over state’s objections
Does Uber need a permit to test self-driving cars in San Francisco? “We don’t believe we do,” the company says. But the state Department of Motor Vehicles disagrees and is threatening legal action.
Alaska Airlines to be ‘very deliberate’ as it combines with Virgin America
Alaska Airlines management and workers received a lively, upbeat welcome on their rival’s home turf Wednesday when they flew to San Francisco to celebrate a merger closing.
Alaska Air closes on takeover of rival Virgin America
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has closed the deal to take over West Coast rival Virgin America. Airline executives, workers and journalists are flying down to San Francisco Wednesday morning on a specially-painted plane for an announcement and rally at Virgin America’s main hub.
Congress boosts plans for new Craig boat harbor
A bill on its way to the president’s desk authorizes most of the money needed to build a new boat harbor in Craig. But the funding itself will wait for future congressional action.
Engine trouble delays Alaska ferry Matanuska
The ferry Matanuska is sailing an altered schedule for about a week due to mechanical problems. It will delay Juneau-to-Prince-Rupert sailings.
Beth Kerttula returns to Juneau with a message: It’s time to plan for ocean’s future
Kerttula helped two regions write the country’s first marine plans, and worked on some issues particularly important to Alaskans.
Lake Clark search-and-recovery for missing plane stalled by ice fog
Boat operations have been suspended and aircraft grounded by bad weather with no more signs of a single-engine plane presumed to have crashed with four onboard Wednesday in southwest Alaska.
Day two search underway for missing Port Alsworth plane
A second day of search efforts are underway for a plane that went missing Wednesday between Port Alsworth and Anchorage.
Two crewmembers still missing after vessel sinks near Unalaska
The search continues for two people that went missing Tuesday night after they abandoned a sinking ship north of Unalaska Bay.