CLOUDY SKIES CONTINUING THROUGH THE LATE EVENING WITH SCATTERED
SHOWERS MOVING TO THE WEST. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
Author Archives: Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News
SEACC backs Sealaska bill, 9 towns oppose it
SEACC has endorsed the latest Sealaska land-selection legislation. But nine Southeast towns strongly oppose the measure. more
Shuttle plans lambasted at legislative hearing
New shuttle ferry plans were roundly criticized during a legislative hearing Tuesday, though there was some support. more
Update: Legislators, advisory board critique shuttle-ferry design
Some lawmakers are questioning plans for a pair of a shuttle ferries that will provide service in northern Southeast Alaska. They’re expected to be built at the Ketchikan shipyard. more
Preliminary shuttle ferry plan released
New Lynn Canal shuttle ferries to be built in Ketchikan will be 280 feet long, seat about 300 passengers and operate no more than 12 hours a day. more
Albert Kookesh remains hospitalized in Anchorage
An Alaska Native leader and former lawmaker remained in the hospital Tuesday after suffering a heart attack Monday in Juneau. more
Expert: Southeast cluster initiative working
A Pacific Northwest development expert says Southeast leaders are on the right track toward improving the region’s economy. more
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe. more
Evacuation centers closed as wave warning dropped
Officials have cancelled a tsunami warning issued early Saturday morning for coastal areas of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia. more
New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”
More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles, slated to be built at the Ketchikan Shipyard, could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built. more
SE leaders concerned about ferry plan change
A number of Southeast leaders are upset about the governor’s plan to scale back the Alaska Class Ferry project. He made his announcement Tuesday in Ketchikan. Legislators and members of an advisory board say they should have been consulted first. more