The state ferry has already missed its first sailings in May.
Transportation
Haines DMV closed after employee retirement
The state is currently looking to hire someone to reopen the office.
Ferry Chenega’s return to service delayed
Sitka and Juneau will lose a week of fast ferry sailings this month. The Chenega will return to Southeast service May 14, a week later than scheduled.
Alaska Airlines diverts Juneau-Seattle flight to Vancouver, BC
CBC News is reporting that an Alaska Airlines plane en route to Seattle from Juneau was diverted to Vancouver today due to an electrical issue.
Gov. Walker proposes larger ferry budget
Gov. Bill Walker says the state ferry system needs more money to avoid “crippling cuts” during the next fiscal year.
Cessna 185 makes emergency landing in Nome
A privately-owned Cessna 185 airplane made an emergency landing at Nome’s City Field airport on Thursday afternoon.