The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked consideration of a waiver that would have allowed foreign-flagged cruise ships to visit Alaska ports this summer.
Tourism
Closed through the pandemic, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center will partially reopen this summer
The Forest Service is reopening some of its facilities at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sitka officials vote to accept $1M donation from Norwegian Cruise Line
City Administrator John Leach told the Sitka Assembly that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is offering the city $1 million to ease the economic effects of the ongoing cruise suspension in Alaska.
Temsco hopes to expand heli-skiing in Skagway
Temsco Helicopters has secured federal permits to take heli-skiers and boarders to BLM-managed land in the mountains to the west of town.
As summer approaches, Alaska’s tourism industry prepares to welcome independent travelers
As the summer approaches, Alaska’s travel industry is preparing for another uncertain pandemic season.
Alaska House committee budget plan would provide less relief, save more than Dunleavy proposal
The committee plan released on Friday would free up roughly $410 million by using American Rescue Plan Act funds to replace state revenue. That money could be spent on permanent fund dividends; roads and other capital projects; or other items.