Tag: ferry service
Wrangell, once a town full of Dunleavy supporters, has many questions for the governor about ferry cut
The governor was planning a trip to Southeast town of Wrangell this week, but canceled because of weather. The town overwhelmingly voted the Republican official into office, but as the community readied for a visit, many wanted to make clear to Mike Dunleavy that they believe in ferries.
Dunleavy administration seeks $12.5 million for struggling ferries
The governor’s chief of staff Ben Stevens says the executive is asking the Legislature for extra money to continue work on Alaska Marine Highway System ferries currently out of service for upgrades and repairs.
State eyes private ferries for Angoon, Hoonah and Kake
The state is seeking to fill gaps in Southeast Alaska ferry service using a private charter company. It’s given potential operators less than 24 hours to answer its Monday call for interest.
Camped in staterooms, stranded ferry passengers are prisoners of the state’s hospitality
When the last of the Alaska Marine Highway System mainliners broke down in Juneau last weekend, the state chartered a pair of private catamarans to get most of the Matanuska’s passengers to their destinations. But more than two dozen people with cars and trucks remain stranded.
Pelican, Tenakee mayors ‘stunned and outraged’ at prospect of summer without ferries
Pelican and Tenakee Springs residents saw their fears come true last week in the form of the state’s proposed summer ferry schedule — a schedule that calls for zero summer sailings to the two remote island communities in Southeast Alaska.
Privatize Alaska ferries? ‘Not feasible,’ Dunleavy administration consultants say
Gov. Dunleavy has floated the idea of privatizing the system, but a report that's been under wraps for months concludes it doesn't make sense.
For Southeast Alaska school basketball teams, ferry cuts are “a significant blow”
Some teams are spending more money to fly to their away games. The higher price tag means fewer students can go.
M/V Tustumena makes its last run before winter ferry service gap
The ferry won't return to Kodiak until April.
Fewer ferry sailings means less work for many AMHS employees
Only four of the 11 state-owned ferries are currently in service, and the limited sailing schedule not only affects passengers but ferry employees as well.
Meals for Angoon school children hinge on regular ferry service
In many Alaska coastal communities, ferry service is more than just a transportation link. It can also be a form of survival.
Alaska DOT: LeConte ferry repairs to take six months; fate of sister ship Aurora unclear
The Alaska Marine Highway System says the LeConte won’t return to service until May 15, which means some Southeast Alaska communities will go around seven months without a ferry connection.
Angoon explores transportation options as AMHS works to fix its ferry dock
The City of Angoon is looking into hiring private marine transportation to shuttle residents to and from Juneau.
Future of Alaska ferry Malaspina in question as state consigns ship to ‘long-term layup’
The Malaspina was built in 1963 and is part of the original fleet of mainline ferries. Its final voyage is scheduled for Dec. 2.
Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings
The Alaska Marine Highway System restored ferry service Friday to some of the communities that had service slashed earlier this month. The ferry Tazlina will be brought back online to make up for previously canceled sailings.
Southeast Alaska supply chains breaking down as ferry service gap enters second week
As the partial ferry shutdown enters its second week in Southeast Alaska, small communities are trying to find alternative means of bringing groceries and other essentials to their residents.
Elected officials, economic groups push to deploy Tazlina amid ferry service reductions
Several communities in Southeast Alaska lost ferry service this winter when the Alaska Marine Highway System docked the M/V Leconte for expensive repairs. Now some in the region are pushing the state to deploy the M/V Tazlina to make up for the reduced sailings.
Study examines possibilities for locally controlled Northern Lynn Canal ferry service
While the study focuses on governance and management of a local ferry authority, there are numerous other questions about how to create a ferry service. For example, where would they get the ships?
Abrupt Alaska ferry cancellations strand hundreds of people, vehicles
Some 999 passengers with 526 vehicles were affected by the Alaska Marine Highway System’s recent abrupt cancellation of ferry service across much of Southeast.
Alaska ferry LeConte repairs delayed; long gaps in winter service possible for rural Southeast Alaska
Critics said the state should’ve planned ahead and applied for more federal funds for ferry overhauls.
Facing a $16M repair bill, state to pull Malaspina ferry out of service
The 56-year-old Alaska Marine Highway System vessel will be stored in Ketchikan this January, according to the Department of Transportation.