A federal appeals court issued an opinion Wednesday saying the roadless rule should not apply to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
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City readies for Douglas Highway extension
As soon as this summer, the city will be ready to apply for permits to build a pioneer road at the end of North Douglas Highway.
Bill would help fund two Southeast mines
Two Southeast Alaska mines could get close to $300 million in state support under a bill moving through the Legislature.
University, state timber offerings planned near Petersburg
The UA lands office is offering two timber sales on Mitkof Island south of Petersburg this year.
House considers medevac membership program
A bill aimed at restoring a popular medevac insurance program is getting some attention in the House.
IRS gives a little on air taxi tax
The IRS has given a sliver of ground in how it has applied tax rules to air taxi flights.