A whale watching vessel sank in Favorite Channel on Sunday afternoon. All of the passengers and crew were rescued.
Tourism
With a lasso and tourists, boat saves drowning deer
A whale-watching tour saw more than just whales Wednesday, after helping save a deer from drowning in the ocean.
Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off Thursday in Haines
Haines’ biggest event of the year begins Thursday. The Southeast Alaska State Fair draws thousands of people to enjoy diverse musical acts, delicious food and classic fair staples such as a carousel and Ferris wheel.
Ferry breakdown strands passengers in Petersburg
Columbia Ferry breaks down and strands tourists in Petersburg.
Alaska cruise industry grows, global share shrinks
Alaska’s cruise industry is on track to hit the magic million-passenger mark this year. But it’s attracting a smaller percentage of the worldwide market.
Skagway officials seek outside help with port planning
Officials with the Skagway borough and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, which controls much of the waterfront, have been in a port planning stalemate that could hurt cruise ship tourism.