As the shutdown in regional ferry service continues, private business owners in Southeast Alaska are trying to keep up with the demand as customers look for options.

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Newscast — Friday, February 14, 2020
In this newscast: The Alaska Supreme Court allows the campaign to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy to move forward, the lapse in ferry service is creating transportation issues for seniors and those with mobility issues and a group of boys who survived getting lost in a storm earlier this month in Northwest Alaska were chasing a fox.
Newscast — Thursday, February 13, 2020
In this news update: Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks about work being done on the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger assures Alaskans that the courts will continue to operate independently, details about Gov. Dunleavy’s proposal to institute a state lottery, Petersburg prepares to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich and the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act this weekend and Yukon Energy discusses plans for renewable energy and cruise ships in the coming years.
Newscast — Wednesday, February 12, 2020
In this newscast: The U.S. Mint releases a $1 coin commemorating Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, no major proposals to close the state’s budget gap have come up yet this Legislative Session, a case before the Alaska Supreme Court once again examines state retirement plans and Gov. Dunleavy proposes a lottery to help generate state funding.
Coin commemorating Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich released
The 2020 Native American $1 coin is currently only available online, but Alaskans are advocating for a wider release.
Newscast — Tuesday, February 11, 2020
In this newscast: Coastal Alaskans rally around the state in favor of restored regional ferry service, Kodiak’s beloved KFC/Taco Bell will shut down, and Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger delivers the annual State of the Judiciary address tomorrow.

