Alaska ferry service

Juneau, Alaska (Richa Walia) : Southeast Alaska residents may soon see renewed ferry access to the mainland road system, but not through Prince Rupert, British Columbia, as originally envisioned. Instead, Hyder, Alaska, has emerged as a viable alternative amid longstanding logistical and political hurdles.Ferry service to Prince Rupert has been suspended since 2022, and even before that, sailings were inconsistent for nearly five years. While many Alaskans favored Prince Rupert over Bellingham, Washington, repeated obstacles have prevented the route’s revival.At the heart of the dispute are competing steel requirements for ramp and dock repairs. Canada mandates the use of Canadian-made…