State, Southeast Conference agree to rework ferry system

The state and a regional development group are combining forces to come up with a new business and management plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Gov. Bill Walker shakes hands with Southeast Conference President Gary White on Thursday at the Auke Bay Ferry terminal after signing an agreement to consider changes to Marine highway management. Transportation Commissioner Marc Luiken, left, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, second from left, and ferry Capt. Mike Neussl, right, look on. (Photo by E