The Navy’s exercise was scheduled to wrap up at the end of this week, but Crosby said changes in sea ice caused the camp to close early.
Government
Economist urges lawmakers to address deficit uncertainty
Gunnar Knapp, director of the University of Alaska Institute of Social and Economic Research, told the Senate Finance Committee that uncertainty over the budget is a concern for the economy.
As Skagway investigates ore terminal, records requests may be costly
Skagway officials are digging deep to understand what exactly has happened at the town’s ore terminal in the past year. But getting hold of the public records that have that information could cost $10,000 or more.
Senate Bill 91 relies on reinvestment to reduce crime
Senate Bill 91, the omnibus crime bill, is working its way through the Senate Finance Committee. In its current form, it would save the state about $150 million over the next five years, but about $100 million of that would be reinvested into programs aimed at making the community safer. The bill is primarily based…
Four bills aimed at cutting state costs raise local concerns
Senators introduced four new bills Monday that would require local governments and schools to pay more for pensions, end two college scholarship programs, and cut the amount that municipalities receive in state funding. Towns and schools are concerned about the effect on taxes and services.
Murkowski holds hearings to discuss public lands handling
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in Alaska holding field hearings as the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Senate committee grills Hopkins on AGDC appointment
The Senate Resources Committee questioned whether Hopkins and other board members have the experience needed to make important decisions about the proposed AKLNG pipeline.
Supreme Court won’t hear Tongass Roadless Rule exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up a case that could have expanded logging in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Marijuana businesses’ launch depends on Legislature acting
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has put the brakes on issuing licenses until it can do national criminal background checks on applicants.
Ken Koelsch sworn in as Juneau mayor
Koelsch campaigned to “unify” the Juneau Assembly, which had some discord over whether or not to hold a special election — costing the city around $35,000.