The Forest Service’s $25 million project is expected to move forward with some additional paperwork.
Federal Government
NOAA rejects petition to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the Endangered Species Act
Had the listing gone through, it could have affected fisheries and communities along the state’s sprawling southern coastline.
Murkowski votes with Dems to end war — but she’s open to paying for it
Sen. Murkowski is frustrated the Trump administration keeps Congress in the dark about the Iran war. She calls the cost “eye-popping.”
U.S. Marine Corps expands Alaska footprint
The Marines announced a new reserve detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and a rotating force to support Marines who arrive for joint military exercises. No troop numbers were announced.
Lawmakers take aim at Alaska’s chronic problems with abandoned and loose dogs
More access to veterinarian care, which is scarce in rural communities, would boost both human health and safety as well as animal welfare, bill supporters say.
Now Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand a glacial outburst flood 30% larger than last year, instead of twice the size
After the project cost skyrocketed, the Assembly voted to scale back the protection plan for this year’s flood. The Army Corps is weighing some medium-term solution ideas and estimates the annual flood will last another 25 years.