Sep 21 2017
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The University of Alaska’s timber sale area on the Chilkat Peninsula. (Map courtesy University of Alaska)

University offers 400 acres on Chilkat Peninsula for timber sale

By | Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

The University of Alaska is offering up 400 acres of its Haines-area land for timber harvest. The timing of the university’s decision was motivated by a conversation happening at the local level. The Haines Planning Commission is considering whether to restrict resource extraction in the Mud Bay area.

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Sep 21 2017
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Homer’s canvas board counts absentee ballots in recall election. (Photo by Aaron Bolton/KBBI)

New ethics complaint filed over Homer recall election

By | Local Government, Politics, Southcentral

A new ethics complaint has been filed in relation to Homer’s recent recall election. Three Homer City Council members were up for recall in June, but all three retained their seats. The complaint argues that the council members should have recused themselves from certifying the election results.

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