https://www.wcmu.org/tags/mackinac-island Mackinac Island en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:09:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-in-straits-of-mackinac Right before a historic blizzard hit northern Michigan last month, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a snowmobiler that was stranded on an ice flow in the Straits of Mackinac. He was soon after deported, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:09:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/epic-ice-rescue-leads-to-ice-deportation-in-straits-of-mackinac Emma George-Griffin, Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/new-book-shows-how-mackinac-island-became-tourism-gem A new book by a retired Central Michigan University history professor explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-06/new-book-shows-how-mackinac-island-became-tourism-gem Isabella Figueroa Nogueira, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer In vacation hotspots, schools struggle to find teachers because housing is often well beyond their pay. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow schools to build or buy housing for their employees. Some say that’s a good idea but wonder how it’ll work. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:06:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer Justin A. Hinkley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-29/line-5-tunnel-protestors-rally-on-mackinac-island-call-on-state-to-reject-permits Political and business leaders have been congregating on Mackinac Island this week to discuss state policy, but this afternoon about 150 people showed up to protest the Line 5 tunnel, ahead of Govenor Gretchen Whitmer's address at the policy conference. Thu, 29 May 2025 23:26:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-29/line-5-tunnel-protestors-rally-on-mackinac-island-call-on-state-to-reject-permits Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/former-starline-ferry-ceo-sues-hoffmann-alleges-defamation The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan by an attorney representing Jerry Fetty. The former CEO is alleging wrongful termination, breach of contract and defamation. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:20:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/former-starline-ferry-ceo-sues-hoffmann-alleges-defamation Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/sheplers-mackinac-island-ferry-steps-up-to-fill-ferry-service-gap The City of Mackinac Island cobbled together a plan Aug. 14 on how to move forward with only one of the island's two passenger ferry services in operation. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:15:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/sheplers-mackinac-island-ferry-steps-up-to-fill-ferry-service-gap Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-19/new-law-adds-speed-limits-on-mackinac-island A new law, signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, will implement new speed limits for bikes and e-bikes on Mackinac Island. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:44:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-19/new-law-adds-speed-limits-on-mackinac-island Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/hoffmann-company-acquires-starline-ferry-co The Florida-based private equity firm now owns nearly all the passenger ferries to Mackinac Island and the most land parcels in the area. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:06:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/hoffmann-company-acquires-starline-ferry-co Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-15/cruising-boom-predicted-in-the-great-lakes Cruising is expected to surpass $200 million dollars in regional economic impact this year. Officials said it's driven by growing domestic and international appeal. Wed, 15 May 2024 18:45:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-15/cruising-boom-predicted-in-the-great-lakes Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/a-mackinaw-island-ferry-to-get-a-makeover A ferry to Mackinac island is getting a makeover – and one that could help the state of Michigan reach its climate goals. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:16:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/a-mackinaw-island-ferry-to-get-a-makeover Patrick Shea