More than a thousand runners gathered this weekend in Skagway to run the Klondike Road Relay.
Alaska
Juneau-Petersburg boundary dispute argued in court
CBJ wants the LBC to redraw the northern boundary for the recently-formed Petersburg Borough further south
Greens Creek allowed limited tailings expansion
An additional 18 acres will extend the life of the mine by 10 years
Carnival cruise ships installing air-pollution “scrubbers”
The world’s largest cruise corporation will soon install new pollution-control equipment on 32 of its ships. Carnival, Princess and Holland-America vessels sailing Alaska waters are likely to be among those getting the gear.
Judge hears Juneau’s annexation case
CBJ argues that Local Boundary Commission did not properly consider their petition
Shuttle ferries now in Juneau Access
Proposed Alaska Marine Highway day boats are now included in the Juneau Access road project. The state transportation department recently updated the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to reflect how the new Alaska Class shuttle ferries would be used if a road out of Juneau is built.