Marine highway officials say closing the shops will save $1 million a year.
Transportation
Ketchikan-POW ferry aids seafood, retail, tourism
A small southern Southeast Alaska ferry line is of large value to the region’s economy. That’s according to a new report studying the Inter-Island Ferry Authority.
Juneau Access project begs question of ferries versus roads
Why should the state of Alaska consider extending roads to take over the function served by ferries?
Slideshow: A behind the scenes look at ferries in drydock
Take a look behind the scenes and under the ships of the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Wilson’s transportation fund advances in House
A measure setting up an Alaska Transportation Infrastructure Fund has gotten some traction in the House. But two companion bills are not seeing the same attention.
Legislature passes bill shortening driver’s license validity for immigrants
Starting this year, foreign nationals who wish to drive in Alaska may be getting more scrutiny when they go to the DMV.