Author: Ed Schoenfeld

Who wants the ferry Taku?

The Alaska Marine Highway wants to know whether any other government agencies want the ferry Taku. It’s another step toward selling the 350-foot-long ship.

Bill reinstates ferry discharge rules, cuts costs

A Southeast lawmaker introduced a bill this week to help Alaska ferries meet state pollution-control rules. It would also exempt new ships from a law requiring a percent of construction spending go toward art.

British Columbia will clean up mine near Juneau

British Columbia says it will stop polluted Tulsequah Chief Mine water from entering a salmon-rich river that flows into Southeast Alaska near Juneau.

Alaska, B.C. detail transboundary mine pact

Alaska and British Columbia are working out details of how they will handle transboundary mine concerns. Critics say the effort needs federal involvement.