The state ferry Columbia is transporting passengers again this week after being out of commission for nearly nine months.
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Former Haines police officer hired as security officer for the Alaska Marine Highway
A former Haines Police officer with a questionable work history was recently hired by the state for a high level security position.
Skagway ferry service will resume Sunday
Alaska Marine Highway ferries have not been running to Skagway since the ferry dock there sank on April 24th.
Next winter’s marine highway schedule out
Alaska Marine Highway officials want your comments of next fall and winter’s ferry sailings.
Ferry workers’ testimony cut short again on salary bill
For the second time this legislative session, Alaska Marine Highway workers were shut out from testifying against a bill that would cut their salaries.
Ferry Aurora returns to service
The ferry Aurora is sailing again after being tied up for about a week. Part of the small ship’s steering system broke down March 8.
Marine highway to close ferry gift shops
Marine highway officials say closing the shops will save $1 million a year.
Slideshow: A behind the scenes look at ferries in drydock
Take a look behind the scenes and under the ships of the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Timber, new districts among region’s top stories
The ferry system’s 50th anniversary and a leadership change at Sealaska are among other top regional stories.
Ferry LeConte ready to sail
The ferry LeConte is ready to carry paying passengers again. State transportation officials say the Juneau-based ship will leave Friday morning, Dec. 6, for Haines and Skagway. It will return to its home port later in the day. They say repairs on the ship’s bow thruster are complete. The LeConte went into drydock in Ketchikan…