Gov. Bill Walker proposed cutting about 45 positions and $3.5 million from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s 2018 budget last week, significantly smaller than the $11.5 million in cuts over the last two years.
Tourism
Juneau man falls through thin ice, saves himself and then a babushka
“I will never do that again and put people in danger,” the woman said after getting home.
Princess Cruises hit with largest-ever criminal penalty for ‘deliberate pollution’
The Department of Justice says Princess Cruise Lines will pay a $40 million penalty for “deliberate pollution of the seas and intentional acts to cover it up.”
Group releases study on fishing, tourism dollars from Southeast Alaska rivers
Three major rivers that flow out of Canada into Southeast Alaska could provide a combined $1 billion in value for tourism and fisheries on this side of the border over the next three decades.
Front half of Alaska-class ferry Tazlina rolls out
Ketchikan’s Vigor Industrial rolled out the forward half of the Alaska Class Ferry Tazlina on Sunday. With that 800-ton portion out of the assembly hall, shipyard employees now can get started on the back half.
Ferry system plans more fare hikes
The Alaska Marine Highway System plans its next round of fare increases to start May 1. That’s when the new summer schedule begins.