A Department of Transportation insider is the interim manager of the agency’s division overseeing Southeast Alaska.
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Update: Fast ferry engine damage could affect service
One of the Alaska Marine Highway’s new ferry engines is down. That could affect service in Southeast and Prince William Sound.
Deeper Alaska ferry cuts planned by state House panel
Alaska’s ferry system is facing even more service cuts. A House panel on Thursday yanked money from the marine highway budget that the governor had restored. And, it made additional cuts.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.
Despite spending freeze, Juneau Access road effort continues
Work continues on the Juneau Access Project, despite Gov. Bill Walker’s spending freeze. But it doesn’t involve moving dirt or pouring concrete.
Capital budget has few Southeast projects
Southeast projects in Gov. Bill Walker’s pared-down capital budget are mostly road, ferry and bridge work that could be funded by the federal government.
Ferry system delays youth travel restrictions
The Alaska Marine Highway System won’t ban solo travel by children and teen-agers, at least for now.
Ferry system limits solo travel by kids, teenagers
The Alaska Marine Highway System will no longer allow children and teenagers under 18 to travel solo
Malaspina crew helps in Canada rescue effort
The crew of the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Malaspina participated in a weekend rescue effort in Canadian waters.
Ketchikan shipyard to build two Alaska ferries
It’s official: The Ketchikan Shipyard will build two new ferries for the State of Alaska over the next few years.