The state ferry system will soon charge more for canceling reservations. Fee increases begin Oct. 1, the same day the winter ferry schedule begins.
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Small hull crack forces ferry Aurora out of service early for repairs
The ferry Aurora is out of service a week earlier than expected after a crack was found in its hull.
Cruise lines hit with air emission violations
Seven major cruise lines face penalties for polluting the air while sailing Alaska waters. The state has issued 18 notices of violation involving 48 instances.
Southeast cities ask for fewer ferry cuts
Southeast Alaska community leaders hope to restore some ferry sailings cut due to state budget reductions.
Petersburg-Coffman Cove ferry sailings canceled
The Alaska Marine Highway System has canceled this summer’s sailings between Petersburg and northern Prince of Wales Island.
Budget cuts sideline three of Alaska’s 11 ferries
A draft schedule released Friday shows the Taku out for a year and the fast ferries Chenega and Fairweather tied up starting in the early fall.
No budget by July means no ferry service
State ferries will stop sailing by July if the Legislature fails to reach a budget deal. All 11 ships will head to their home ports and stay there.
Budget cuts sideline Taku ferry July through September
A budget shuffle means most state ferries will sail their scheduled routes this summer. But one ship, the Taku, will be shut down.
Tustumena again delayed by repairs
The state ferry has already missed its first sailings in May.
Gov. Walker proposes larger ferry budget
Gov. Bill Walker says the state ferry system needs more money to avoid “crippling cuts” during the next fiscal year.