The City and Borough of Juneau’s Docks and Harbors Department announced Friday evening that it will delay opening bids for a $54 million floating cruise ship berth project until the city is granted ownership of submerged tidelands by the State of Alaska.
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Port officials grilled over cruise ship dock project
The Juneau Assembly on Wednesday grilled Port Director Carl Uchytil and Engineer Gary Gillette over the Docks and Harbors Department’s decision to proceed with the project despite the city not owning submerged tidelands.
Juneau moves forward with new cruise docks despite not owning submerged land
Port officials say the issue is not a major concern, and they expect the submerged land to be deeded to the city by the State of Alaska before construction gets underway next year.
Native leader charged with theft
Bob Loescher allegedly stole $21,515 from ANB/ANS Grand Camp subsistence rights defense accounts
Alaskan Hotel fire caused by smoking debris
An early morning fire at the Alaskan Hotel on Saturday caused about $2,500 in damage.
Update: Eaglecrest wins round two
It’s time for the second round of Ski Town Throwdown.