The cuts would affect ferry service across Southeast and in Prince William Sound if the legislature holds the line on Gov. Bill Walker’s budget.
Transportation
Mike Neussl returns as AMHS chief
The Alaska Marine Highway System has a new boss. Mike Neussl began work Monday as the Department of Transportation’s deputy commissioner overseeing ferries.
Eyak salvaged, back in Sitka
Ten days after the 80-foot tender and mail boat ran aground and sank just north of the Goddard hot springs, it’s back afloat.
AMHS to close ferry bar service this winter
AMHS is closing bars on state ferries, a move that state Department of Transportation officials say will save about $750,000 a year.
Coast Guard maps out marine traffic lanes to the Arctic
New Arctic Waterways Safety Committee brings together stakeholders on Bering Strait routing and regulation.
Walker says Rupert terminal will be rebuilt
Gov. Bill Walker says he’ll continue pushing for construction of a new ferry terminal in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.