Transportation

A spokesperson for the airline cited low demand for the flight during the winter months as the reason for the suspension.

Another storm system is on the way later this week, but the National Weather Service said it is not likely to get below freezing. Still, they recommends people drive very carefully, especially when approaching intersections.

A spokesperson for the Alaska Marine Highway System says they hope to have the problem fixed by Wednesday, but it could be Saturday before the ferry returns to the village.

The more than $300 million project is not expected to be completed until at least 2028 – a year later than originally anticipated.

The plan stems from over a year of data crunching through engineering and research groups and gathering information from regional ferry groups and the public.

Alaska’s ferry system has been working on this extensive plan for the last two years.

The deal could have some benefits for travelers, but some worry that could come at the cost of jobs and service, especially in Hawaii.

Once constructed, the project would be the third roundabout on Mendenhall Loop Road.

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation announced the new funds on Friday.

Firefighters say people aboard the vessel, being used as a bunkhouse for workers, used a hose to tamp Tuesday night’s blaze down.