A 20-year plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System is being met with skepticism ... modernize a ferry system plagued by a fleet of aging vessels that are unreliable and address workforce problems ...

A month after the Juneau Access Road was put back on the political map by the Dunleavy administration, the Alaska State ...

Alaska’s commercial fishing industry is facing a perfect storm of poor markets, low prices, and rising barriers of entry, but ...

The state Senate’s budget bill for fiscal year 2026 will soon be taken up by House lawmakers after passing the Senate on Tuesday morning.

A cruise to Alaska is one of the ... of what it's like to sail on the vessel as a Bering Sea crab fisherman and catch massive king crabs, octopuses and other marine life with 700-pound crab ...

Instead, residents and visitors rely on boats and planes for transportation, which can be costly. DOT Spokesperson Sam Dapcevich said the addition of a roadway out of Juneau will alleviate stress on ...

In her annual speech to the Legislature on Tuesday, Murkowski highlighted continued priorities over the past year, including infrastructure, fisheries, the Alaska Marine Highway System ... to handle ...

The Alaska Marine Highway System is an affordable alternative to small-ship cruises, but some mainline cruises may be the most affordable if booked far enough in advance. Best Time to Visit Alaska for ...

Local Boat Across from the Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Drew Rawcliffe) The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) operates a ferry system that includes Sitka in its network of coastal destinations.

A cruise ship is slower than flying but less restricted by bad weather. Consider a separate, future voyage to see more of this stunning region. The Alaska Marine Highway System is an underrated ...