The shortfall was due to a combination of a much lower harvest and a smaller price per pound.
Angela Denning, CoastAlaska
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DOT pursues hybrid design for Tustumena replacement
The 300-foot ocean-class ferry Tustumena is nearly six decades old. The plan for its replacement now includes a room for housing batteries with the potential to expand.
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Alaska state ferry Columbia will stay tied up this winter after all
The nearly 50-year old ferry has been tied up since 2019 to save money.
Alaska ferry system goes back to flat rates this winter
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