The two-berth Mill at Ward Cove welcomed cruise ship passengers in early August.
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The largest cruise ship that sails Alaska’s Inside Passage just visited Ketchikan for the first time
It’s not carrying paying passengers. This is a simulated voyage mandated by CDC guidelines.
Hoping for more relief, Ketchikan hires Juneau firm to analyze pandemic losses
The city is projected to face roughly $33 million in revenue losses, but the community was allocated just $1.7 million in direct federal funding.
State of Alaska, cities, business groups file to defend exemption of Tongass from Roadless Rule
Other parties defending the exemption include the city of Craig, statewide and Southeast chambers of commerce, electric utilities, shipping companies and resource development advocacy groups.
Ketchikan asks state to mandate quarantine for all travelers, from Alaska and Outside
Supporters say they were inspired by Western Australia’s quarantine policies.
Southeast ports trying to determine if — and how — small ships can safely visit during pandemic
An early version of American Cruise Lines’ plan falls short of proposed standards Southeast ports are developing with the Alaska Municipal League.
Smaller vessels are exempt from the federal no sail order, but is Alaska ready for a small ship cruise season?
Small cruise ships are exempted from the federal no sail order, leaving local officials wondering whether they’re ready to welcome an influx of visitors as soon as next month.
The prospect of a $12B natural gas terminal in Southeast Alaska draws skepticism
Community members might not be amenable to a new facility that would attract massive gas tankers to Southeast Alaska.
Army Corps declines to hold public hearing on Ketchikan megaship dock permit
The Army Corps of Engineers says it has sufficient information to rule on a permit for a floating megaship dock in Ward Cove. That’s despite requests from the city of Ketchikan to hold hearings.
Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation
The end of the international ferry service link will mean big changes for people trying to get from Southeast Alaska to the North American road system.