Young stalked the aisles of the House floor with his list, shouting the names of colleagues he needed to get on board. The House passed the pro-logging amendment 208-207.
Timber
The U.S. Forest Service sued over Kuiu Island timber sale
The forest service received zero bids on the timber sale in 2016. Earlier this month, it went out for bid again.
Baseline report begins Haines economic development planning
Self-employment is rising in Haines, and personal income growth locally is slightly ahead of the state as a whole, according to an 80-page report on local economic data. It’s the start of a five-year economic development plan for the community.
Forest Service documents don’t show fix for Tongass timber sales, advocacy group says
An environmental advocacy organization says the U.S. Forest Service doesn’t appear to be taking steps to correct costly problems in Tongass timber contracts.
Mat-Su Borough Assembly approves Chijuk Creek timber contract
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved Tuesday a five-year contract for a large timber harvest in the Trapper Creek area. Under the contract timber will be cut, trucked to Port MacKenzie and shipped to China.
Haines Borough sends comment letter on 13,000-acre timber sale
The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.