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On Tuesday a joint session of the Legislature is scheduled to hold a vote on rejecting Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s executive order that gives him authority to appoint all members of the Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board (AMHOB). If they let it stand it’s likely he’ll replace at least half of the current board when the order takes effect July 1.
Federal transportation dollars are pouring into the Alaska Marine Highway System. It’s saving the state money now. But Alaska’s ferry board is looking far into the future and helping to draft a 20-year plan. It includes three new ferries in the next four years.
Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
In a change of plans from just a few weeks ago, the Alaska Marine Highway System reports it lacks enough crew to operate the Kennicott this summer.
In a change of plans from just a few weeks ago, the Alaska Marine Highway System reports it lacks enough crew to operate the Kennicott this summer.