“It’s pretty similar to last year’s winter schedule,” said Sam Dapcevich, spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation. “We’re dealing with the same fleet and the same crewing situation.”
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Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
Gambling would be allowed only when ships are more than 3 miles off Alaska’s coasts, something already allowed aboard cruise ships.
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Alaska ferry system awarded $132M in federal grants
To date, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has brought a total of $716 million to support projects to revitalize the Alaska Marine Highway System.
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No ferry service between Juneau, Haines and Skagway this weekend as Hubbard goes down for repairs
If repairs on the Hubbard go smoothly, there could still be a 7 a.m. trip to Haines on Sunday.
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Alaska Marine Highway System plans for 3 new ferries in 4 years
Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
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Prince Rupert mayor reflects on what else was lost as ferry service declined
In the past, ferries between Prince Rupert and Ketchikan ran so often that high schoolers could make a quick trip over to play basketball.
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Alaska state ferry Columbia tied up for repairs
All Columbia sailings through June 27 are canceled.
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After long wait, M/V Hubbard begins service in Lynn Canal
The Hubbard carried its first passengers on Tuesday. It now links Juneau, Haines and Skagway.
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Alaska’s new ferry director says reliability is his priority
For the last six years, Tornga served as a senior vice president with Kirby Offshore Marine in Houston, Texas.
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Alaska ferry system, hamstrung by crew shortages, hired only 4 people last year
The system needs about 150 more workers, both on water and on land.
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