State ferry service would be severely reduced if the Legislature fails to pass a budget in time to avoid a July 1 government shutdown.
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Alaska Highway 75th anniversary: A tribute to veterans who helped build ‘road to civil rights’
Alaskans will celebrate the 75th anniversary this year of the Alaska Highway. Organizers of those celebrations plan to include tributes to the African-American soldiers who helped carve the road out of rugged wilderness.
Alaska Marine Highway drops price for Taku ferry
No one wants to buy the ferry Taku, which has been tied up for almost two years. So, officials are lowering the minimum bid from $1.5 million to $700,000.
Construction at area’s Air Force installations to inject $1.5B into Interior economy
Summer promises to be a busy construction season for the Interior because of a series of projects at the region’s two Air Force installations. The projects will inject more than $1.5 billion into the area’s economy.
Who wants the state ferry Taku?
The Alaska Marine Highway wants to know whether any other government agencies want the ferry Taku. It’s another step toward selling the 350-foot-long ship.
Fairbanks gets first major snow, braces for reduced maintenance
Budget cuts mean reduced maintenance. The downsized operation is expected to be tested this winter.