The mainliners Columbia and Kennicott will not be sailing at the same time because the state doesn’t have enough crew to run them.
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Federal government awards $285M for Alaska ferries. But to get it, the state needs to put up money, too
The state will have to put up more than $100 million in matching funds and then support the new ferries and facilities.
The Lituya’s mechanical problems will keep it sidelined until early February
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority, which is a small regional ferry line, will fill in for the Lituya while it’s out of service.
Matanuska ferry’s uncertain future leaves some Alaskans facing a long journey home from Canada
Repairs to the ferry’s corroded steel will dramatically increase the cost of the overhaul, and the state isn’t sure what to do with the 60-year-old ship.
Alaska’s ferry system is considering a new terminal in Saxman
State officials say moving the terminal could allow the ferry system to add a third daily sailing to Metlakatla.
Sen. Bert Stedman: Alaska’s PFD formula should change this year
Stedman says the state needs to balance its longterm fiscal health against its ability to pay large Permanent Fund dividends.
Alaska Marine Highway sees leadership changes
The manager of the ferry system is leaving after almost 20 years, and there’s a new deputy commissioner.
Flagship ferry Columbia will serve Southeast for the first time since 2019
The state had originally planned to task the Matanuska with the mainline Southeast route.
Alaska marine highway board supports bigger budget for 2024
The nearly $160 million approved by the board would allow all but one of the state’s nine ferries to sail during the summer.
DOT pursues hybrid design for Tustumena replacement
The ferry system is also seeking $46 million in federal grant money for an all-electric ferry to conduct shorter day routes.