Service on the ferry Matanuska, the Alaska Marine Highway’s sole operating mainliner this winter, has yet to begin. Transportation officials have announced more cancellations through the middle of April, when the Columbia is expected back in service.
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Students compete in Alaska’s first sanctioned esports state championship
Esports, or competitive video gaming, has been steadily growing in Alaska schools for the past few years. The new activity is helping foster community within schools.
New Sitka bulk store takes bite out of high food prices
The owners both have day jobs, so the bulk goods store is a part-time operation.
Court training aims to improve outcomes in child welfare cases
Attendees said in-person communication is invaluable in resolving thorny issues.
Alaska mariners raise concerns about Coast Guard’s emergency radio outages
The VHF radio outages are affecting Prince William Sound all the way down to Sitka and other Southeast Alaska communities.
Cruise boom brings more business to Sitka but strains some local attractions
Cruise ship passenger counts in Sitka were up 40% in Sitka. Some welcome the extra business, but the large crowds created challenges for some local attractions.
There’s a new fight over Bering Sea black cod. Warming water may be to blame.
A new fight is brewing over black cod because there are so many of them — possibly as a result of the ocean’s warming waters.
University of Alaska president: Budget cuts, possible consolidation won’t affect accreditation
“We will remain an accredited university. Period. End of report,” says University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen.
Even more cruise ships are coming to Alaska in 2020
Alaska cruise ship visitors are expected to break new records for the fifth straight year, according to recent projections from an industry trade group.
Updated: Coast Guard suspends some Allen Marine tour boats
The scenic and wildlife-viewing tour company said most guests on Wednesday were able to be shifted to other Allen Marine boats.