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The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File)

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May 2 Homer to Kodiak marine highway sailing canceled

A new departure date is not rescheduled yet

The M/V Tustumena comes into Homer after spending the day in Seldovia in 2010. (Homer News File)

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DOT seeks public comments on 2024 marine highway summer schedule

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has opened the Alaska Marine Highway System 2024…

photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                The MV Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday.

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Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.

The ferry Columbia sails through Lynn Canal on April 29, 2019 in Southeast Alaska. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

The governor can still veto funding.

This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)

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Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.