Alaska Marine Highway

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway

The design is ready. The money’s in the bank. Now, what does President Donald Trump think? In a meeting with the state Marine Transportation Advisory… Continue reading

Trump’s transportation plans may cause trouble for Marine Highway
Members of the Alaska House-Senate budget conference committee prepare to open their meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Senate Finance Committee Room of the Alaska Capitol. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Lawmakers agree on DOT budget, but solution may mean long-term trouble for ferries

The legislative committee trying to avert an Alaska government shutdown has agreed on a deal to fund the Alaska Marine Highway, but its solution sets… Continue reading

Members of the Alaska House-Senate budget conference committee prepare to open their meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Senate Finance Committee Room of the Alaska Capitol. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

No one wants the ferry Taku

No one wants the ferry Taku. According to the Alaska Marine Highway System, no one has met the minimum $1.5 million bid to buy the… Continue reading

The state of Alaska is selling the Alaska Marine Highway ferry Taku. The ship was commissioned in 1963. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Up for sale, state ferry Taku isn’t a buyer’s delight

The difference between dreams and reality is about $1.5 million. On Friday, the Alaska Marine Highway listed the 54-year-old ferry Taku for sale, minimum bid… Continue reading

The state of Alaska is selling the Alaska Marine Highway ferry Taku. The ship was commissioned in 1963. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Legislative parents name their ‘babies’ Tazlina and Hubbard

Their official christening is months away, but the parents have given their blessing on a name. On Friday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted 38-0… Continue reading

Waste not: Ferries’ flushing bill wins Senate support, 16-2

The Alaska Senate voted 16-2 Friday to cut a break in the state’s environmental regulations for small cruise ships and the Alaska Marine Highway. Senate… Continue reading