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 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 ...

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.

The Statue of Liberty puppet moves down Egan Street Drive during the downtown parade on July 4, 2025. Laura Lucas controls the puppet’s left hand, Bob Banghart controls its right, and SueAnn Randall ...

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.

“Before you can make a decision, you need information” Craig Tornga said while avoiding speculation about the future of the MV Matanuska. It’s been out of service for well over a year. Now ...

Seasoned travelers on the Alaska marine highway exchanged wary looks as the ferry slowed. Disruptions are increasingly common on Alaska's aging fleet of ferries.