Haines businesses took only a small hit from the cancellation of two sailings by the state ferry Columbia, which derailed plans for hundreds of passengers. However, business owners and the borough assembly say inconsistent ferry service remains a problem.
Alaska Marine Highway spokesperson Aurah Landau said the Columbia was not available for its June 29 and July 6 round-trip departures from Bellingham, Washington, to northern Southeast because of extensive repairs needed to a damaged bow-thruster…