Tying up ferries costs nearly half a million dollars
The Alaska Marine Highway System is paying more than $1,200 a day for long-term storage of two unused ferries. One critic says it would be better to sell them than to tie them up.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Oct 10, 2016 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
The Alaska Marine Highway System is paying more than $1,200 a day for long-term storage of two unused ferries. One critic says it would be better to sell them than to tie them up.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Aug 18, 2016 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
This winter’s Alaska Marine Highway schedule offers more sailings than the previous season’s. It also eliminates five-week service gaps for some communities.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Dec 16, 2015 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
Budget cuts have already dramatically reduced marine highway sailings. The governor’s budget will make it worse. And the Legislature is likely to make further cuts.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Jun 1, 2015 | Local News, Southeast Archive, Syndicated | 0
State ferries will stop sailing by July if the Legislature fails to reach a budget deal. All 11 ships will head to their home ports and stay there.
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