Author: Ed Schoenfeld

Sidelined ferry bid deadline delayed – again

The state has pushed back the bid deadline for the ferry Taku – again. That’s because a potential buyer wants more time.

Fall, winter and spring ferry bookings begin

The Alaska Marine Highway is taking reservations for October through April sailings. The schedule was changed so the Matanuska can get new engines.

Another mine opens close to the Alaska border

A new gold mine has gone into production near British Columbia’s border with Southeast Alaska. It’s one of several prospects under exploration near creeks or rivers that flow into the region.

Update: Ferry Taku bid opening delayed, because someone’s actually interested

Someone is interested in buying the retired ferry Taku. As a result, the Alaska Marine Highway System is giving interested parties an month to submit bids.

What’s the ferry Taku’s new price? It’s a secret.

The state is advertising the ferry Taku again. It listed the ship earlier at $1.5 million, then at $700,000. This time, there’s no advertised minimum.