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Alaska ferry system considers raising rates

KODIAK - The Alaska Marine Highway System is considering raising its rates for traveling aboard the state's ferries in order to deal with a pared down operating budget...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-16/alaska-ferry-system-considers-raising-r
State
Photos: Blessing of the Fleet

...Guard Capt. Phil Thorne spoke at the event.Participating in the Blessing of the Fleet this year was the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry M/V Malaspina, which also had a day of festivities for the AMHS 50th anniversary.Fishing vessels...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-05-08/blessing-fleet
Local
Cruise season begins in Juneau

...said.After that, Juneau has no scheduled cruise ship stops until Tuesday - although one large ship, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry M/V Malaspina, is set to dock downtown Saturday for tours, the annual Blessing of the Fleet, and...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-05-02/cruise-season-begins-juneau
Local
Alaska ferries lose nature experts to budget cuts

...back, but for now, the plan is to replace them with computerized equipment and brochures on the so-called Alaska Marine Highway System, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.In light of Alaska's declining revenues and an unclear...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-29/alaska-ferries-lose-nature-experts-budg
State
Conference committee cobbles together operating budget

...free annual passes to vehicles of state agencies, state employees, or retirees and their families on the Alaska Marine Highway System."Funding for new full-time prosecuting attorneys in several communities, including Juneau, included...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-13/conference-committee-cobbles-together-o
State
Conference committee compromises on state operating budget

...free annual passes to vehicles of state agencies, state employees, or retirees and their families on the Alaska Marine Highway System."Funding for new full-time prosecuting attorneys in several communities, including Juneau, included...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-14/conference-committee-compromises-state-
State
Blessing of the Fleet set for May 4

...Thorne will be the speaker at the event.Participating in the Blessing of the Fleet this year will be the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry M/V Malaspina.Immediately following the Blessing, the Twisted Fish will host its annual free brunch...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-23/blessing-fleet-set-may-4
Local
Drivers get more time to swap out snow tires this spring

...deadline to allow drivers the continued use of studded tires."Masters added that drivers coming north on the Alaska Marine Highway System are likely to experience wintry conditions on the Alaska Highway as well.A spokesman for the Alaska Department...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-10/drivers-get-more-time-swap-out-snow-tir
State | Local
Bills with SE impact clear Legislature Friday

...the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities on policies related to the Alaska Marine Highway System.The bill was introduced in the Senate by Austerman's state senator and fellow Kodiak Republican, Sen...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-13/bills-se-impact-clear-legislature-frida
State
Mayors split on Juneau Access Road at Skagway summit

...the Road," as the project is frequently called. She referred to the project during a discussion on the Alaska Marine Highway System, which serves Juneau, Haines and Skagway."The reason we have to focus on the ferry system now is because...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-26/mayors-split-juneau-access-road-skagway
State

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