Concerns over rezoning 15 acres along North Douglas Highway have ranged from road congestion, to the impact on housing stock, to public opinion, to economic inequities.
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Anchorage judge to decide fate of $400 million scholarship fund
Lawyers for four Alaska university students and the state government presented their arguments to Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman on Tuesday to determine the future of the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund.
Training requirements for new commercial drivers in Alaska just got tougher
The new regulations call for more thorough instruction for anyone seeking a new class B license or higher.
Sitka charter operator pleads guilty to electricity theft estimated at $200K
Under a plea agreement, Richard A. Forst must pay $144,925 in restitution to the City of Sitka and fines of $5,200.
Deep snow is forcing bison onto the Alaska Highway
The December storms that dumped snow and then rain on top have made it very hard for the animals to move around and forage.
Experts say Delta’s call for an unruly passenger no-fly list invites legal turbulence
The FAA fielded 5,981 reports of unruly passengers last year, 4,290 of which were related to masking.
Alaska electric utilities are proposing new rates for fast charging stations for electric cars
Under current rate schedules, it can be really expensive to run an EV fast charger. If utilities lower rates for and overcorrect, then everyone could be paying for the people who use these charging stations.
Alaska congressional delegation details benefits of federal infrastructure law to state lawmakers
Rep. Don Young defended the law against Republican critics. He said it will bring in $6,000 per resident for transportation infrastructure into Alaska, the most of any state.
Federal government denies tribal groups’ petition to limit salmon bycatch
Tribal groups in Western Alaska submitted the petition following dismal chinook and chum salmon runs this summer.
Park service mulls changes to management plan as Exit Glacier recedes
Exit Glacier has been receding so quickly that parts of the park that were once prime glacier viewing just aren’t anymore.