One of the Department of Agriculture’s top officials travels through Southeast Alaska and the nation’s largest national forest over the next week. U.S. Agriculture Department Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Harris Sherman arrives in Juneau on Saturday and then heads to Sitka and Ketchikan over the next several days. The culmination of the trip…
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Wednesday Newscast
Stories include the latest on the City of Gustavus’ petition to annex another 16 square miles of land.
Public asked to weigh in on Gustavus annexation
The state’s Local Boundary Commission takes public comment Wednesday on the City of Gustavus’ petition to annex another 16-square miles. Brent Williams, section staff supervisor for the LBC, says they’ve already recommended that annexation be approved. Commissioners could announce a decision as soon as Thursday. “The LBC does not always follow the staff recommendation,” says…
Tuesday Newscast
Stories include the slate of candidates to run for municipal election on October 4th and new public vessel tracking system to be unveiled by the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Monday Newscast
Stories include the latest efforts by the Coast Guard to replace assets in Alaska and step up their presence in the Arctic Ocean.
Friday Newscast
Stories include the latest on the Arne Fuglvog fishery violation case and the newest candidates to jump into this fall’s CBJ Assembly races.