Work began early this year on protecting the highway that serves Alaska’s North Slope oilfields from a repeat of last year’s flooding.
Transportation
Researcher says state ferries benefit more than they cost
There are more people from Palmer and Wasilla using the ferry than from Sitka — than from Haines, even. And there are more residents of Fairbanks using the ferry than residents of Wrangell and Petersburg.
Canadian company seeks to ship oil sands crude through trans-Alaska pipeline
The $35 million project got new life when the Alberta government funded a preliminary study for almost $2 million.
Alaska officials court Google’s driverless car industry
Google state legislative affairs representative Ron Barnes wouldn’t commit to bringing autonomous vehicles to the Alaska anytime soon, saying that Google’s engineers determine where the company tests its cars.
Should some state ferry routes be privatized?
Sen. Peter Micciche says parts of the Alaska Marine Highway should be privatized. The system’s top official says he’s willing to consider it.
Senate cuts $63 million more from budget than House
The Senate voted for $100 million in executive branch cuts that aren’t allocated.