The Alaska Department of Transportation has released a Request for Proposals to the Ketchikan shipyard for construction of the Alaska Class dayboat.
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Alaska highway projects likely safe despite federal shortfalls
News that the Federal Highway Trust Fund is running out of money is worrying a lot of states, but not Alaska.
Update: Richardson Highway now open
After nearly two weeks, the Alaska Department of Transportation says the Richardson Highway in the Keystone Canyon area could reopen as soon as Wednesday.
Ketchikan Assembly chooses ferries over ‘bridge to nowhere’
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly decided Monday to back off its longstanding endorsement of a bridge to Gravina Island, and instead opted to support improved ferry service.
Alaska Airlines bids to continue service to Adak
Around this time last year, it looked like Adak’s jet service was in jeopardy. Alaska Airlines wanted to stop flying there, and it was only after much back and forth that they conceded to continue serving the community, on a trial basis.
Sitka flights reduced during runway repair
Sitka will miss two Alaska Airlines flights a day during the month of May, in order to allow a paving contractor to replace the runway at the Rocky Gutierrez Airport.
Agencies no longer need permit to use herbicides, pesticides on state lands
State agencies no longer need a Department of Environmental Conservation permit to use herbicides and pesticides on state property and rights of way.