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Matanuska out of service; Columbia coming back; no ferry until Feb. 17
The state ferry Matanuska will not return to service from its winter overhaul as scheduled next month and will require millions of dollars more of...
Malaspina will have new life as museum, employee housing and classroom
After 56 years of service in the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet and almost three years tied up at a Ketchikan dock, unused and in need of costly...
Obituary: Lois DeBoer August 26th, 1935 - May 4th, 2022
Our mother, Lois Ellen was born on August 26th, 1935 in Mandan, North Dakota to Alice and Carl... Full story
Winning plan for Malaspina would operate it as a maritime museum
The state has started negotiations to sell the Malaspina to a company owned by a business that operates a new multimillion-dollar cruise ship...
State asks if anyone wants to buy the Malaspina
The Alaska Department of Transportation is asking anyone interested in taking ownership of the...
Upcoming Tanner crab fishery sees high abundance estimate
The 2022 commercial Tanner crab fishery is set to open Friday at noon with this season's mature...
All aboard for Spain
The heavy-lift vessel Red Zed I resurfaces with the former Alaska Marine Highway System fast...
Contract awarded for federal port facility in Ketchikan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency announced Wednesday it has awarded a contract to rebuild its port facility in Ketchikan, work state leaders...
State sells fast ferries to Spanish operator
After spending almost $1.1 million to keep the vessels out of service to save money and safely tied...
Guest Editorial: We can't afford any more mistakes
At a cost of almost $200 million, the Alaska Marine Highway System took ownership in the past 17...
Alaska accepts bids for 2 fast ferries that faced struggles
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is redoubling efforts to sell two fast ferries by accepting sealed bids. The state Department of Transportation issued...
Guest Commentary
Decades ago, the Alaska Marine Highway System was a pillar of the state’s transportation network. Alaskans and visitors alike piled onto ferries...
Officials: Six of 11 ferries will be out of service
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — More than half of Alaska’s ferries will be out of service amid a lack of funds to repair the vessels, transportation...
LeConte to undergo repairs at least cost
After thorough inspections of the 45-year-old M/V LeConte and the 44-year-old M/V Aurora, the...
SE Alaska spends $1.9 million in student travel
At a school board meeting last week, Petersburg School District Director of Activities Jaime Cabral...
AMHS decommissions FVF Fairweather
The Alaska Marine Highway System removed the FVF Fairweather from service and transported the...
Guest Commentary
Many of the strongest and best memories from my childhood growing up in Juneau revolve around...
AMHS to operate Tazlina on Lynn Canal route in May
JUNEAU — The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is making a vessel route change with the goals of saving money and utilizing the new Alaska Class...
Fast ferry's return uncertain as it leaves SE Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The crew and passengers of a fast ferry celebrated the vessel's possible last...
Coast Guard Appreciation Reception
After watching a U.S. Coast Guard video clip of their rescue, skipper Steve Berry recounted his expe...
Fish Factor: Alaska claims the top three fishing ports in the U.S.
Alaska claimed the top three fishing ports for landings again last year, and led all U.S. states in terms of seafood landings and values. “The...
Inadequate snow cover linked to yellow cedar decline
If you have traveled past Farragut Bay during the past couple of years, you have probably noticed...
Ferry schedule changes proposed, some boats docked
Five of Alaska Marine Highway System’s 11 ferries will be laid up at some point next year under a draft vessel deployment plan released on June 24....
Petersburg vessel sinks on Fairweather Grounds
Owned by local fisherman Jay Thomassen, the 73-foot fishing vessel Kupreanof went down early... Full story
Fish Factor: Alaska fishery meetings kick into high gear
It’s the time of year when Alaska’s fishery meetings kick into high gear - with five set for this week alone. The industry will get a first...