The Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association secured a necessary grant on their quest to lease the remote island property just south of Haines.
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Angoon explores options as Alaska Marine Highway works to fix its ferry dock
The Alaska Marine Highway System recently deployed the Tazlina to restore winter service to some Southeast communities. But the ferry can’t serve Angoon right now — its ramp is broken.
Sealaska shareholders have dividends to spend. With reduced ferries, it’s tough to shop.
For thousands of Sealaska Corp. shareholders, it’s a tradition to take shopping trips to larger communities when dividends are distributed. But gaps in ferry service mean many aren’t able to make the trip.
Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings
The Tazlina was scheduled to have new side doors installed this winter. Instead, the state ferry will provide service between Juneau and the communities of Haines, Skagway, Hoonah and Gustavus.
State regulators reject new limits on organized events at breweries and distilleries
Brewers and distillers can continue to host parties, classes and events such as First Friday in their tasting rooms.
Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions
The Leconte and the Aurora were scheduled to provide winter ferry service to several communities in Southeast Alaska this year. Both are docked while the Alaska Marine Highway System assesses repair costs for the ships.