The State of Alaska and German engine builders say they’re close to an agreement
Transportation
Malaspina to celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Ferry system
The ferry Malaspina will take a celebratory trip through Southeast Alaska in early May.
Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, to the full legislature for confirmation.
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe
Transportation Committees question DOT Commissioner on decision to scrap Alaska Class Ferry project
Legislators called the hearing to find out why Governor Sean Parnell recently pulled the plug on the so-called Alaska Class Ferry.