Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
Transportation
Skagway rail workers sign agreement with White Pass, averting possible strike
Workers sought a wage increase and to preserve brakeman positions, which the company considered eliminating.
Bethel’s first car show is a blast from Alaska’s past
It takes a lot of work for a car lover to maintain a vehicle in Bethel. That’s a big part of why Zack Huckstep decided to organize the city’s first car show.
Panel recommends renaming Port of Alaska after Don Young
The proposed legislation credits Young with helping to steer hundreds of millions of dollars to port projects.
Big carmakers unite to build a charging network and reassure reluctant EV buyers
A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla’s playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.
Dunleavy nixes Alaska e-bike bill with rare veto as sponsor says she will seek override
It’s only the fourth policy bill vetoed by Dunleavy in his first five years as governor.