The Alaska transportation department is relying on nearly $78 million in federal funding from the program for state ferries.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cars drive aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Hubbard on June 25, 2023, in Haines. (Photo by James Brooks) Alaska’s ...

SEWARD — The M/V Tustumena is preparing for its 60th birthday party. This summer, the iconic Alaska state ferry will celebrate six decades since it went into service. In that time, the vessel has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 23—The administration of Gov Mike Dunleavy is seeking takers for Alaska's oldest ferry. The Matanuska began serving Alaska ...

Meagan Nye doesn’t always know when or if her workweek will end. She’s an engineer on the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Columbia. She is supposed to work two-week shifts at sea. But more and more ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state anticipates awarding a construction contract for the new Alaska Class Ferry this summer. The final design for the new ferry concept ...

Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant. “Currently right now, we have a shortfall in ...