Two of Skagway’s elected officials participated in a legislative hearing outlined how a trade war with Canada, could, and perhaps already is, harming the Upper Lynn Canal.
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Skagway works to pioneer one of the first electric ferry programs in the country
The Skagway Assembly passed a resolution that establishes an electric ferry pilot program.
Skagway assembly discusses cruise ship passenger cap
A cap would limit the number of passengers that could visit on a daily basis, which supporters say would preserve the natural experience of visiting remote Alaska.
Skagway explores new waterfront proposal
The conversation about the future of Skagway’s waterfront is taking a new turn. The city is exploring an economic partnership with a cruise company and suspending negotiations with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad.
Skagway Assembly continues work on MOU with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad
The Skagway Assembly met for the second time this week to review a document that could provide a way forward on port improvements. The group made some notable edits to a memorandum of understanding with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad.
Skagway Assembly frustrated by disagreements with White Pass on potential lease
Some Skagway leaders are growing frustrated with what they see as an unproductive back-and-forth with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. What started as a hopeful process aimed at a new tidelands lease has now turned into something close to a stalemate.