City of Sitka urges state to update ferry EV policies
The City of Sitka is working toward electrifying as much of its vehicle fleet as possible by 2030, but a new barge policy may slow its efforts.
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‘We really rely on the LeConte’: Southeast community eager for ferry’s return following engine trouble
The sole ferry that serves Pelican and other small communities in much of Southeast Alaska was towed to Juneau over the weekend following engine trouble.
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Ferry officials seek input in long-range planning process
The Alaska Marine Highway System has too many old ships, and too few people to operate them. In a virtual open house Tuesday (10-24-23), ferry officials kicked off a 20-year plan for rebuilding and modernizing Alaska’s Marine Highway.
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Food Coop, Conservation Society team up to sail food into Pelican
As the days lengthen and winter gives way to spring, one thing hasn’t changed — the town of Pelican is still without ferry service, at least until June. That’s made grocery shopping difficult and expensive for the town’s residents. Last week [4-21-20], though, the Sitka Food Coop was able to lend them a hand.
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Pelican, Tenakee get a boost in revised ferry schedule
Pelican will get monthly ferry service this summer after all. Tenakee Springs also now see the ferry LeConte twice in June.
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