The Kennicott ferry will be coming online in mid-December when Columbia goes in for its annual overhaul, but not before a nearly two-week blackout in service between Bellingham and major Alaska ports, ...

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s proposed winter schedule might not be as sparse as some initially feared, but even after an updated announcement last week addressed some concerns there were still ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state-run ferry system is proposing a winter schedule that suggests limited service for some southeast Alaska communities and improved service for Kodiak Island and some ...

The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Kennicott near Ketchikan. (CC photo by Jay Galvin) The Alaska Marine Highway System announced significant changes to this year's summer ferry schedule running ...

The Aurora, a 235-foot Alaska state ferry, approaches the dock in Whittier, its departure point for its trip across Prince William Sound to Cordova. (Nat Herz/Alaska Public Media) The Alaska Marine ...

Southeast Alaska is a magical place. Colorful small towns full of history line the shores. Humpback whales and orcas swim in the waters. Bears and moose wander the wilderness so breathtaking you'll ...

JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaskans will be able to get real-time updates for most state ferries through the 511 system. 511 provides weather and transportation information. The Alaska Marine Highway System ...

Unlike mega cruise ships on the same route, it's cheaper, no frills, and serves mostly locals. I paid $282 for a private cabin on the 19-hour ride from Juneau to Ketchikan. Here's how it went. On a ...

JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska Marine Highway System officials say some schedules for ferry sailings have been revised to accommodate school sporting events between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. Officials say the ...

The Alaska ferry will have fewer sailings to Bellingham this winter as it deals with the impact of much lower revenue during this COVID-19 pandemic. The Alaska Marine Highway System released its ...

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy and state legislative leaders have agreed on a plan to fund Alaska’s ferry system in advance, preventing abrupt changes to ferry schedules if the system’s budget is cut in ...