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Southwest
Ferry fares rise for third time in a year
It’s costing 14 percent more to take the ferry to and from the Lower 48. The higher fare is part of another round of tariff increases aimed at boosting income and equalizing rates across all routes.
Hydropower brought to Bristol Bay village of Igiugig
An effort to bring renewable energy to Western Alaska was recognized Tuesday by the federal government.
The Port of Anchorage: A crucial cargo hub at risk
“If you eat it, wear it, use it, or drive it, it’s on the ship,” said Grace Greene, vice president and general manager for Tote in Alaska.
Assault survivor’s family alleges racism in Bethel courts
At the sentencing hearing of former Bethel police officer Aaron Fedolfi on Tuesday, a debate about race and how it may have influenced his case broke out between the survivor’s family and the defense.
Committee to work out differences on bill drawing from rural power fund
Because the state government has a $4 billion deficit, some lawmakers have suggested drawing money from the fund to pay for other state costs.