The dispute stems from botched construction work on the city’s port that began in the early 2000s.
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Anchorage Assembly renames port after Don Young
The name change passed in a 10-2 vote.
An Alaska lawmaker has quietly proposed taking over Anchorage’s port, but won’t say why
The bill would take ownership of that critical infrastructure away from the city and give it to the state, potentially through eminent domain.
Anchorage Assembly wrestles to impasse on renaming port after Don Young
Several Assembly members were frustrated by how singularly focused the renaming panel had been.
Panel recommends renaming Port of Alaska after Don Young
The proposed legislation credits Young with helping to steer hundreds of millions of dollars to port projects.
Port of Seattle closure could cause cargo delays for Alaska
About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
Alaska would be insulated from a nationwide railroad strike, officials say
Rep. Peltola, citing lack of sick leave for workers, says she opposes strike-averting legislation in current form.
Anchorage mayor seeks to rename Port of Alaska after late Congressman Don Young
Bronson says he’s putting forth a proposal to rename the port the Don Young Port of Alaska.
Anchorage inspectors intercept more than 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
The blank cards closely resemble those printed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and given to individuals receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
Army to remove rubble from demolished nuclear power plant by truck, rail and barge
Waste from the nuclear plant will be trucked from Fort Greely to the Alaska Railroad yard in Fairbanks, where the material will be loaded onto railcars.