News that the Federal Highway Trust Fund is running out of money is worrying a lot of states, but not Alaska.
Transportation
One person dies in fatal crash at Merrill Field
A small airplane crashed during take off yesterday morning around 8:25 am at Merrill Field in Anchorage. The pilot and sole occupant is confirmed dead.
IFA Hollis dock breaks, cancels Sunday sailings
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority canceled its Sunday sailings between Prince of Wales Island and Ketchikan because the Hollis dock was broken.
All hope for Knik Bridge rides on federal decision
Alaska officials are hoping the Transportation Infrastructure Finance in Innovation Act will lend the state more than $340 million for the Knik Bridge.
The state ferry Columbia returns
The state ferry Columbia is transporting passengers again this week after being out of commission for nearly nine months.
Juneau airport gets second scanner for checked baggage
TSA and Juneau airport officials hope the recently expanded baggage screening system will reduce airline departure delays