It took Damon Stuebner eight years to make this documentary. It traces Storis’ journey from World War II to its long history in Alaska dating to 1948 when it came to Juneau.
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U.S. Senate bill includes $1B for icebreaker
The cost of a single icebreaker would exceed the Coast Guard’s entire yearly allotment for ship-building.
Alaska Airlines: Virgin merger will improve efficiency, freshen brand
“While I don’t think you’ll board to Beyoncé on us in the future, there might be … a little fresher brand coming from us,” an Alaska Airlines representative told the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce.
Sitka upgrades to silver level for bicycle friendly streets
Anchorage is also at the silver level as a bicycle friendly community and Juneau is at the bronze level.
Ferry sailings down 7 percent next fiscal year
Next winter’s ferry schedule will be leaner than this year’s, and that one was pretty lean. It’s the result of budget cuts, which could lead to the sale of the ferry Taku.
State, Southeast Conference agree to rework ferry system
The state and a regional development group are combining forces to develop a new business and management plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System.