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Ferry advisory board questions economic analysis of planned terminal north of Juneau

The board voted unanimously to send a “corrective action” report after the ferry system’s long-range plan was amended to include the Cascade Point project near Juneau.

Iris Samuels 

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Trump to nominate state natural resources attorney to vacant Alaska federal judge position

Alaska officials praised Aaron Peterson, who in his mid-40s would continue Trump’s formula of nominating young conservatives to the federal bench.

Michelle Theriault Boots 

Anchorage mayor drafts new 3% sales tax proposal amid budget woes

The mayor’s proposal, still in draft form and not publicly available, will join a crowded Assembly agenda in November, when discussions and possible votes are scheduled for three other tax initiatives.

Bella Biondini 

Alaska Airlines to review IT systems after 2 outages in the last 4 months

After two hugely disruptive IT outages, the airline is bringing in outside experts to review its entire information technology infrastructure.

Lauren Rosenblatt and Jayati Ramakrishnan, The Seattle Times 

Trump administration finalizes plan for Arctic refuge oil leasing, and moves to allow controversial King Cove and Ambler roads

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Alaska’s congressional delegation joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Washington, D.C., for the announcement.

Alex DeMarban 

Anchorage Assembly increases penalties for neglectful landlords

The ordinance requires property owners to provide tenants with financial relocation assistance should the city issue a notice to vacate.

Bella Biondini