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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.

 

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.

 

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9.

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

The governor and lawmakers have been waiting for this report.

 

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
Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

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
The Alaska Marine Highway ferry LeConte pulls into Auke Bay in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter

There’s still a long time left in the budget process.

The Alaska Marine Highway ferry LeConte pulls into Auke Bay in Juneau, Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)

Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)