The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how long that process will take.
Tourism
New Alaska cruise ship hosts marine mammal observer to better prevent whale strikes
MSC Cruises is partnering with ORCA, an international citizen science nonprofit, to study how large ships can maneuver around whales.
12 people infected with gastrointestinal outbreak on cruise ship in Southeast Alaska
The ship began its six-day voyage in Juneau last Tuesday and traveled through several Southeast Alaska towns, including Sitka and Haines.
Snag with Seward cruise dock reroutes ships to Whittier
Officials say the delay stems from underwater piles that contractors are still working to remove.
Federal court decides not to scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan after legal violation
The Forest Service’s $25 million project is expected to move forward with some additional paperwork.
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost cruise passengers to 300,000 per year.