Whittier, the quirky port town at the western edge of Prince William Sound, is known for keeping people in close quarters.

Winter ferry feedback is open, Valdez highway gets paved, Kenai dipnetting crowds surge, Independence Mine hosts a fun open ...

The Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board is scheduled to meet on July 25, the latest in its itinerary of quarterly meetings.

With the Ouachita River now being a USMH, public and private entities along the river are eligible to apply for federal aid ...

The Marine Highway Program provides technical support and potential grant funding for projects that improve freight movement on the nation’s navigable waterways.

The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) in a remote part of Northwest Alaska to a native ...

The Ouachita River has been designated as a U.S. Marine Highway, potentially boosting the region's economy and infrastructure ...

The Alaska Marine Highway System will hold a public hearing conference call later this month to discuss the fall/winter ...

Visiting Alaska and planning the trip can be daunting, but here you'll find the answers for putting together an unforgettable travel experience. These frequently asked questions about visiting Alaska ...

About 18 people remain employed as Vigor winds down its operation of the state-owned shipyard. Thirteen or 14 of  the ...

The Alaska Marine Highway System has opened the public review period of the proposed ferry operating schedule for the winter season that spans from Oct. 1 through April 30, 2026.

Roughly 24% of the positions in the Alaska Marine Highway System are vacant, and the rate is highest among the positions that require most training.