Tourism

The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum where members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future shared why they believe the proposition is bad for the local economy.

The connection is free and open to the public, meaning locals and tourists can use it.

Critics say scrubbers trade would-be air pollution for water pollution, and they say state and federal regulators aren’t doing enough to keep Alaska waters clean.

James Houck has operated Juneau Pedicab — a company that offers tours from behind his bicycle — for seven years.

Mushers say the sport has become more expensive. Many of them are turning to tourism to pay the bills.

Sitka’s summer tourism season is in full swing with numbers expected to be close to last year’s record-breaking 585,000 cruise visitors.