Repairs to the ferry’s corroded steel will dramatically increase the cost of the overhaul, and the state isn’t sure what to do with the 60-year-old ship.
Transportation
Alaska’s ferry system is considering a new terminal in Saxman
State officials say moving the terminal could allow the ferry system to add a third daily sailing to Metlakatla.
Alaska Railroad freight train derails after running into avalanche debris near Girdwood
Railroad officials said the impact derailed two locomotives and partially derailed a third.
After 3 years, White Pass Railroad will resume service to Canada this summer
The railroad is Skagway’s largest employer, with about 170 workers.
Sen. Bert Stedman: Alaska’s PFD formula should change this year
Stedman says the state needs to balance its longterm fiscal health against its ability to pay large Permanent Fund dividends.
Juneau’s first electric bus is a bust, but the city will move forward with electrifying the fleet
In spite of the challenges, the officials with the City and Borough of Juneau and Capital Transit are optimistic about electrifying Juneau’s bus fleet.