The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities intends to include the controversial Cascade Point Ferry Terminal in its finalized 20-year regional plan, but encouraged public comments on how that happens.
A public comment period on the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan is open until Oct. 19.
Jill Melcher, planning chief of the Southcoast Region for DOT&PF, said every comment is recorded and responded to. She said the team also discusses whether they should make a…
Planning commission candidate Erika Merklin says an encroachment issue she has been criticized for has already been resolved.
Ahead of Tuesday’s election, residents Don Turner Jr. and Jaret Grant wrote letters to the editor of the Chilkat Valley News arguing against Merklin’s planning commission candidacy due to the encroachment issue.
“The discovery that a significant portion of Merklin’s residence encroaches onto adjoining property is a serious matter, particularly for someone seeking another term on the…
A local group has changed an election day promotion that faced an allegation of violating state elections law.
Resident Sheri Loomis submitted a complaint to local and state officials Wednesday alleging violations by Citizens for Haines, an independent expenditure group active in the past three years’ local elections.
This year, the group has organized and publicized a program offering free prizes from local businesses to residents with “I voted” stickers on election day. The program…
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Food and Drug administration has proposed a rule that aims to close a long-neglected regulatory food safety loophole, but consumer advocates warn the effort amounts to a “regulatory mirage.”
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The USS Ted Stevens was commissioned in Whittier before thousands of people, including Navy leaders, Alaska’s congressional delegation and the Stevens family. The ceremony honored Ted Stevens’ legacy while highlighting Alaska’s role in Arctic security and the nation’s maritime future.
Mizzou running back Jamal Roberts (20) performs the Florida “chomp” in celebration Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Roberts rushed for over 200 yards and three touchdowns.
