Matt Claman talks ferries, education, fisheries management as part of Southeast campaign for governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Claman visited Sitka last week as part of his statewide campaign.
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Tazlina ferry activated for Southeast winter ferry routes
The Alaska Marine Highway System is calling up the ferry Tazlina to serve Southeast’s upper panhandle. The state had chartered passenger ships to fill the gaps in winter ferry service, but some complain those can’t move cars or freight needed for those
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Hurry up and wait: ferry delays throw wrench in Sitkan’s moving day plans
It’s been a frustrating winter for ferry service in Southeast Alaska. A combination of supply chain issues, and an aging fleet, has made marine highway schedules especially sporadic this year. KCAW spoke with one Sitka resident about the far reaching effects of Alaska’s failing ferries.
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Alaska draft winter ferry schedule leaves Southeast wanting
Southeast towns like Sitka, Wrangell and Petersburg would receive infrequent ships, whereas Kodiak Island and some Southcentral communities could improvements.
A public hearing on the winter schedule will be held on July 29.
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Without ferries, island businesses wonder who will carry that freight
The breakdown of the Alaska Marine Highway system has left many towns struggling to bring in building supplies, groceries, and other goods. But for some businesses, the challenge of getting freight out of town is just as urgent -- and without ferries, they’re taking a hit.
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