Officials say the delay stems from underwater piles that contractors are still working to remove.
Tourism
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.
Huna Totem’s new cruise dock project could be downsized due to cost hikes, tariffs
Despite the delays, Huna Totem is moving full steam ahead with its plan to open the dock for the 2028 cruise season and construction is slated to begin next summer.
Juneau’s first cruise ship of 2026 kicks off first year of daily passenger limits
The capital city is expected to see about 1.69 million passengers arrive on ships between now and Oct. 6.
Forest Service seeks input on Tongass commercial tourism zones
As part of its Tongass Forest Plan revision, the agency wants to delineate recreation areas according to commercial use to address the growth of cruise ship tourism.