Category: State
On-site marijuana usage permits available for retailers
Licensed marijuana retailers in Alaska can start applying on April 11 for permits to allow on-site consumption of their products. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer on March 12 signed the regulations allowing on-site sales. The new rules take...
Proposed budget set to impact schools, ferries, Medicaid
By Leigh Armstrong Gov. Mike Dunleavy revealed his proposed budget on Feb. 13, with cost-cutting...
Amazon charges Alaskans sales tax
Residents in Alaska are starting to see sales tax on their Amazon.com purchases, something commonplace in the rest of the United States, but newly implemented here. Reports through Skagway confirmed that Amazon has started...
Tazlina set to replace Fairweather Ferry in May
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced that the Tazlina Ferry is set to replace the Fairweather in May. Late in 2018, AMHS had indicated that the Tazlina was going to be delayed until winter 2019. AMHS made the...
Skagway man indicted for illegal export/import of walrus ivory
ANCHORAGE – A Skagway man has been indicted on charges alleging smuggling of walrus ivory and the illegal export and import of walrus ivory in violation of the Lacey Act, announced U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder on October 19....
AMHS exploring options for crew quarters on Alaska Class Ferries
As the long-awaited roll-out of the first Alaska Class Ferry (ACF) approaches next spring, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is looking to add crew quarters to the Tazlina and Hubbard to expand the possibilities for service in the Lynn Canal.
