Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
Angela Denning, CoastAlaska
Angela Denning is CoastAlaska's regional news director, based in Petersburg. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Forest Service identifies nearly 700 Tongass stream crossings that could block migrating fish
A new federal project seeks to restore all of the crossings in the Tongass that aren’t up to standard.
Alaska state ferry Columbia tied up for repairs
All Columbia sailings through June 27 are canceled.
Transboundary Indigenous group declares salmon emergency
The group says Pacific salmon are facing habitat loss and degradation of critical waterways on both sides of the border.
Port of Seattle closure could cause cargo delays for Alaska
About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
Want to help Alaska biologists log migratory fish? There’s an app for that
A warming climate has scientists wanting to know, more than ever, what’s living in Alaska’s rivers and streams.