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Hundreds turned out for the annual Christmas gathering at the Governor’s Mansion.

The ferry LeConte won’t return to service until May 15, according to representatives from the Alaska Marine Highway System. For at least two small Chichagof Island communities that translates into around seven months without a ferry. The LeConte is one of two ships in the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet that can maneuver into communities with…

The ferry union strike might be over, but some Petersburg ferry workers are still concerned about the state cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System and other services.

A tentative deal between a striking ferry union and the state could see the Alaska Marine Highway System up and running soon. The IBU’s strike has paralyzed the ferry system since July 24.

Thirteen years after it was first conceived, the first Alaska Class ferry completed its maiden voyage up Lynn Canal. The concept and design has changed with different governors making it an odd duck in the fleet.

The Juneau-based ship will miss sailings to and from Gustavus, Hoonah, Haines and Skagway.

Nine Southeast Alaska communities will see reduced ferry service in April. That’s because the Malaspina’s overhaul will start about a month late.

Rough weather and a mechanical breakdown are affecting the Alaska Marine Highway ferries Columbia and LeConte’s scheduled service in Southeast Alaska.

Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.

The Alaska Marine Highway is taking reservations for October through April sailings. The schedule changed so the Matanuska can get new engines.