Gov. Bill Walker says he’ll continue pushing for construction of a new ferry terminal in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
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Former Commissioner Marc Luiken appointed DOT chief
There’s a new boss at the state agency overseeing, roads, airports and ferries. Marc Luiken is the commissioner of the Department of Transportation.
Science societies oppose old-growth logging
More scientists have joined a campaign to stop old-growth logging in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Case dismissed against hiker who freed trapped eagle
Kathleen Adair says she feels relieved with the court’s decision. She says in hindsight, she may have acted differently.
Tongass transition panel chafes at early deadline
Members of the Tongass Advisory Committee are unhappy with U.S. Forest Service efforts to speed up their work.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.





