The state’s project notice calls for the new mainliner ferry to be completed by the beginning of 2029 with an estimated price tag of more than $300 million.
Transportation
Public comment period for proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal closes Friday
This comment period is for phase 1 of the project, which is set to break ground this summer.
Alaska Airlines works to fix issue that left Club 49 members with hefty baggage fees
A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.
Pelican finally gets supplies after going a month without ferries or seaplanes
From late November to New Year’s Day, the tiny Chichigof Island town of Pelican relied completely on itself.
M/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding
The state ferry Lituya went briefly aground on Tuesday afternoon near Annette Bay in Southeast Alaska.
Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks
Pelican has been without seaplane access since Nov. 28, cutting the Southeast community of 91 people off from the rest of the region.