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Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Native Issues Forum gets emotional for speakers.

 

The Alaska state flag on the bow of the MV Matanuska at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: How Dunleavy burned an essential state service

The way I see it, Dunleavy has two choices.

 

A sign posted to the Alaska Marine Highway System terminal in Petersburg, noting that all sailings are canceled. (Courtesy photo | Malena Marvin)

Opinion: Stedman should follow local consensus and put ferries first

As residents of the towns near the proposed Kake Road, we firmly oppose it. The $40 million raised for this “road to nowhere” should instead… Continue reading

 

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion
Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

Plans for new Juneau ferry terminal continue too

Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority
Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

Ferries and funding formula fill Native Issues Forum.

Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships
6 days and counting: Engine woes strands Anchorage-bound ferry passengers in Juneau

6 days and counting: Engine woes strands Anchorage-bound ferry passengers in Juneau

Spirits, and frustration, are high.

6 days and counting: Engine woes strands Anchorage-bound ferry passengers in Juneau
The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: Lawmakers need reality check on the ferry system

It’s time they fix it.

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

Long service gaps still to come.

‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead
Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong

Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong

This is the wrong way to define ferry subsidies.

Opinion: What the AMHS report got wrong
Southeast lawmakers: AMHS study doesn’t take ferry’s benefits into account

Southeast lawmakers: AMHS study doesn’t take ferry’s benefits into account

It’s a highway.

Southeast lawmakers: AMHS study doesn’t take ferry’s benefits into account
Five take-aways from the AMHS restructuring report

Five take-aways from the AMHS restructuring report

Here’s what you need to know.

Five take-aways from the AMHS restructuring report
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New report recommends corporations, port authorities run Alaska’s ferry system

The governor and lawmakers have been waiting for this report.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings

Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings

Letters to the Editor.

Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

The governor can still veto funding.

Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Winter service would be limited.

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through
Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber
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Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber

There are many roadblocks in the way.

Frank Murkowski has a vision for Southeast. It includes roads and timber
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As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps

More than 200 people showed up.

As final budget decisions approach, ferry supporters flood Capitol steps
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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

The Alaska-made vessel was a hit.

Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship
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Photos: Take a look inside Alaska’s newest ferry, the Tazlina

Photos: Take a look inside Alaska’s newest ferry, the Tazlina

Hundreds showed up to take a look.

Photos: Take a look inside Alaska’s newest ferry, the Tazlina