Former Alaska Coast Guard Commander Thomas Ostebo takes over July 6 as CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association. He’ll advocate for an industry he once regulated.
Tourism
Mendenhall Glacier fees to go up in 2016
Starting next summer, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau will increase its entry fee and start charging for use of nearby trails and amenities.
East Glacier Trail reopens, protective mama bear still in area
“She remains protective of her cubs and should be given plenty of space,” says Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary.
Budget cuts sideline Taku ferry July through September
A budget shuffle means most state ferries will sail their scheduled routes this summer. But one ship, the Taku, will be shut down.
Protective mama bear prompts trail closure near Mendenhall Glacier
“She doesn’t move off. She’ll stand her ground on the trail. She’ll even approach hikers, wanting them to move back away from her,” says John Neary, director of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.
Tustumena again delayed by repairs
The state ferry has already missed its first sailings in May.