The public comment period runs until Jan. 26.
Vessel grounded in 2019 to save costs now needed due to extra repairs planned for Matanuska
Kake, Pelican, Angoon and Tenakee Springs omitted from schedule, but additions are pending
Fears about no or little service for critical needs expressed from Southeast to Southwest Alaska
Schedule anticipated to resume on Aug. 27
Comments now being accepted.
Federal funds, COVID-19 issues means improvements rather than privatization, commissioner says.
Malaspina to be sold to LLC; planned to be centerpiece of a historic park.
Contracts were signed this January for several winter runs to Southeast communities.
Jan. 24 sailing to Bellingham canceled.
The state also has other plans for updating the marine highway.
The cost to the state for docking an Alaska ferry that has been idled for nearly two years is close to $900,000 a year, with… Continue reading
Teleconferences are scheduled for early September.
The state of Alaska is trying to dispose of a 58-year-old ferry.
It’s been a years-long effort.