Author: Angela Denning, CoastAlaska

M/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding

The state ferry Lituya went briefly aground on Tuesday at about 2:50 p.m. near Annette Bay in Southeast Alaska.

Alaska studies building a ferry terminal at Hyder to connect to the road system

The state of Alaska is considering opening up a new ferry terminal in Southeast Alaska, connecting Alaska’s ferries to the Lower 48 road system without going through a port in Canada. The idea comes as Alaska continues to struggle with the closure of the ferry terminal at Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

Damaging winds expected for parts of Southeast Alaska Thursday night and Friday

Hurricane-force winds are expected to hit central and southern Southeast Alaska late Thursday into Friday with gusts up to 80 miles per hour. Seas along the outer coast in the Gulf of Alaska could reach 35 feet.