The Alaska Marine Highway System has put the Columbia back to work through Dec. 17 to cover for the Kennicott, which has been delayed leaving a Puget Sound shipyard.

The Kennicott and Columbia will both have voyages between Bellingham and major Alaska ports from May through September of this year, according to Alaska Marine Highway System’s proposed summer ...

The state has released its draft winter ferry schedule, which covers Oct. 1 through April 30, 2025. Residents might find the schedule familiar. “It’s pretty similar to last year’s winter schedule,” ...

Summer cruising season in the Pacific Northwest for most travelers involves boarding a massive ship sailing to Alaska. But for those who prefer the more chill journey on the marine highway, there’s ...