There’s a new boss at the state agency overseeing, roads, airports and ferries. Marc Luiken is the commissioner of the Department of Transportation.
Transportation
DOT cleans up small slide along Glacier Highway
DOT spokesman Jeremy Woodrow says the slide occurred in the White path avalanche area of Mount Juneau and was mopped up relatively quickly.
Heavy rains prompt landslide warnings for Southeast communities
Another large, wet and warm weather system is looming off the Southeast Alaska coast.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.
DOT commissioner resigns after road conflict
Alaska Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has resigned at the request of Gov. Bill Walker.
Rep. Kito: Fund the basics, fix what’s broken
Like most Alaska lawmakers, Juneau Rep Sam Kito III is worried about the impacts of shrinking state budgets. He’s especially concerned about funding for schools, police and basic services.