House lawmakers have taken the first step towards closing gaps in ferry service that’s left coastal communities cut off. But it’ll be a long road ahead towards restoring reliable year-round service given the condition of the fleet.
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Conservationists say the U.S. Forest Service didn’t give enough details of which 23,269 acres of old growth would be logged over 15 years. A federal judge has temporarily halted logging and will rule whether the largest Tongass timber sale in 30 years may proceed.
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About two dozen stranded Matanuska passengers have been spending the past week living in staterooms and eating out of the galley. State officials don’t expect engine repairs to be complete until February 7.
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A lawsuit over this year’s controversial timber sale doesn’t affect other proposals including projects designed to restore fish habitat and improve recreation. The public can weigh in on the Forest Service’s list of projects by Dec. 20.
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Engineers question plan to lay up 56-year-old mainliner ferry with no regular maintenance. Dunleavy administration’s $250,000 report on Alaska Marine Highway System’s future remains under wraps.
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