The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Department announced Friday evening that it will delay opening bids for a $54 million floating cruise ship berth project until the city is granted ownership of submerged tidelands by the State of Alaska.
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Port officials grilled over cruise ship dock project
The Juneau Assembly on Wednesday grilled Port Director Carl Uchytil and Engineer Gary Gillette over the Docks and Harbors Department’s decision to proceed with the project despite the city not owning submerged tidelands.
Juneau moves forward with new cruise docks despite not owning submerged land
Port officials say the issue is not a major concern, and they expect the submerged land to be deeded to the city by the State of Alaska before construction gets underway next year.
Native leader charged with theft
Bob Loescher allegedly stole $21,515 from ANB/ANS Grand Camp subsistence rights defense accounts
Alaskan Hotel fire caused by smoking debris
An early morning fire at the Alaskan Hotel on Saturday caused about $2,500 in damage.
Update: Eaglecrest wins round two
It’s time for the second round of Ski Town Throwdown.
Local union members learn how to talk about right-to-work
Alaska is not a right-to-work state. But with a Republican dominated legislature and executive branch, it is seen as a state where legislation could pass.
Juneau teachers win career & technical education awards
Four Juneau teachers and a community program partner have been recognized by the Alaska Association for Career and Technical Education as 2013 Outstanding Teachers.
AEL&P parent company agrees to merger with Spokane-based Avista
Alaska Energy and Resources Company will join Avista subsidiary Avista Utilities by July 2014, pending the approval of state and federal regulators, as well as AERC shareholders.
Can logging switch to second-growth sooner?
Can Southeast’s timber industry survive while only logging second-growth forests? An Oregon research group says it can. And it could happen sooner than many expect.