Juneau’s Reuben Yost is the new chief of the state ferry system. But he’ll spend only about half his time on that job.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Wilson: Endow road, ferry, airport, harbor projects
Southeast Rep. Peggy Wilson will try to change the way transportation projects are funded this session. The Wrangell Republican also wants to come up with a system to improve rural hospitals.
Stedman concerned about oil tax, project funding
Sitka Senator Bert Stedman has less power in the Legislature this session. He’s worried the new majority caucus will push through bills that will hurt the state or ignore his region.
Resignation reaction: It’s sad, but we’ll move on
Southeast leaders were surprised by Captain Mike Neussl’s announcement that he would resign from his job as marine highways chief. But some say it won’t hurt the ferry system in the long term.
Study: Otters eating urchins reduces greenhouse gas
There’s more scientific evidence that sea otters reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”
More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built