Alaska and the future of Arctic policy are seeing increased international attention as the U.S. holds the chairmanship for the Arctic Council and foreign ministers prepare to meet in Anchorage later this month — joined by President Obama, who’s planning a visit to Kotzebue and Dillingham.
Transportation
State ferry system raising cancellation fees
The state ferry system will soon charge more for canceling reservations. Fee increases begin Oct. 1, the same day the winter ferry schedule begins.
Prince of Wales community celebrates the return of ferry service
After months of delays, a new ferry in Southeast Alaska is planning to start up service this Friday, Aug. 28.
Food Waste And Beef Fat Will Be Making Airplanes Soar
Biofuel producers are teaming up with farms, meatpackers and waste management companies to tap the gassy waste on farms to make renewable jet fuel and diesel for vehicles.
Public comment sought on proposed Capital Transit changes
New service is proposed for Riverside Drive, Dimond Park, Mendenhall Mall and Stephen Richards Memorial Drive. Service will continue to downtown and be reduced to the University of Alaska Southeast.
Small hull crack forces ferry Aurora out of service early for repairs
The ferry Aurora is out of service a week earlier than expected after a crack was found in its hull.