Records show state officials are exploring adding a second Juneau ferry terminal 30 miles north of the Auke Bay terminal to shorten travel time.
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Southeast Alaska pilots raise concerns over Royal Princess megaship
In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
Do you have an idea for what to do with the Lumberman?
The deadline is May 3 for the public to submit suggestions for the most cost-effective way to dispose of the Lumberman. The tugboat is anchored on state tidelands across from Egan Drive.
Federal government shutdown’s effects linger for Coast Guard in Alaska
The commanding officer of the Coast Guard’s Alaska district says it may take until summer’s end to catch up on some of the work delayed by the partial federal government shutdown.
Alaska’s U.S. senators veer apart on shutdown votes
Two bills that would have ended the partial government shutdown failed to get enough votes in the U.S. Senate. Alaska’s senators took different tacks.
Communities reliant on Coast Guard services feel the pain of federal shutdown
Most U.S. Coast Guard operations are suspended due to the partial federal government shutdown. That’s holding up things like commercial boat and permit sales and construction of passenger vessels.
Coast Guard personnel to receive Dec. 31 paychecks despite government shutdown
Reserve and active-duty Coast Guard members will receive their regular paychecks on Monday in spite of the federal government shutdown. However, future paychecks would require an act of Congress.
Coast Guard bill would end EPA permit mandate for fishing boats
For years, Alaska’s commercial fishing fleet has dreaded a rule that would require an EPA permit for even basic boat discharges, like draining a fish hold or rinsing the deck. Now Congress is on the verge of ditching the requirement forever.
2 adults and a youth missing after helicopter crash near Lituya Bay
The group was bound for Yakutat on Friday and reported overdue in the evening.
Young Coast Guardsman puts training to the test in Glacier Bay rescue
Some kayakers in Glacier Bay got knocked around by the waves and stranded. An aspiring Coast Guard rescuer hopped into the 50-degree water and swam them to safety.