New shuttle ferry plans were roundly criticized during a legislative hearing Tuesday, though there was some support.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Fast ferry Fairweather delays return to service
The fast ferry Fairweather is returning to Southeast service a little later than expected.
Updated: One dead, two injured in Haines skiing incident
One person is dead and two are injured after a backcountry skiing accident near Haines on Sunday.
Tribal leader opposes assault weapons
An influential Southeast Alaska tribal leader says he supports banning assault weapons. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says the proposed ban should not be considered a gun-rights issue.
Cruise ship bill signed without ceremony
Governor Sean Parnell signed a bill Thursday limiting cruise-ship wastewater restrictions. House Bill 80 turned back a provision of the Cruise Ship Initiative, passed by voters in 2006. The provision would have required ships to meet much higher standards, starting in 2015. The new law says pollutants can be measured in mixing zones, which allow…
Update: Lawmakers, MTAB critique shuttle-ferry design
Some lawmakers are questioning plans for a pair of shuttle ferries that will provide service in northern Southeast Alaska.