The Alaska Marine Highway System Manager says the first of two day boats will be sailing Lynn Canal even before the summer of 2016.
Transportation
Spot the Chief on his bicycle
School begins Tuesday in Juneau, so watch out for kids on bicycles — and Juneau’s police chief. He’ll be riding his bicycle this week throughout Juneau to raise awareness of bicyclists. Since June 1st, the Juneau Police Department has had five reports of vehicle and bike collisions. The problem seems to be drivers who fail…
AMHS to hold meeting on shuttle ferry proposal
State ferry system officials Tuesday evening will explain the latest design for two Lynn Canal day boats.
USCG Arctic strategy requires more ice breakers
The number of ships through the Bering Strait grew 118 percent between 2008 and 2012, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. As nations attempt to stake claims for rich Arctic resources, the U.S. currently has little presence there. The Coast Guard has two ice breakers capable of operating in the region. That’s four short of…
Southeast shipping merger proposal released
A proposed marine shipping buyout of Northland Services by Lynden Inc. is one step closer to approval.
Ketchikan Assembly chooses ferries over ‘bridge to nowhere’
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly decided Monday to back off its longstanding endorsement of a bridge to Gravina Island, and instead opted to support improved ferry service.