This Day in Alaska History-November 16th, 1973
Sitka Dock Kicks Off 2022 Cruise Season With New Terminal, Welcomes Two Ships to Port
Sitka Dock welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas and Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess, two of the largest cruise ships to visit Alaska, to port on Saturday, May 7, marking the start of a full cruise season after two years of pandemic interruptions. Ready to greet this season’s cruise travelers is the newly constructed Sitka Sound Cruise […]
Face Masks Now Optional on AMHS vessels and in Terminal Buildings
(KETCHIKAN, Alaska)–Face masks are no longer required on Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) vessels or inside AMHS terminal buildings. A recent federal court order ended the US DOT mask requirement for public transportation. AMHS staff and passengers may choose to continue wearing masks, and the CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor […]
Crowley Fuels pays $1.3 million for environmental, public safety violations in Alaska
(Seattle) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled a significant case against Crowley Fuels of Alaska for violations of federal environmental laws at the company’s bulk gasoline storage facilities in Juneau, Ketchikan, Douglas, and Palmer. The company has agreed to pay a penalty of $1,337,365. EPA found that Crowley failed to install vapor emissions […]