Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 8 “an act relating to electric-assisted bicycles; and providing for an effective date” On Friday, July 21.
Dunleavy Vetoes Bill Which Sought To Regulate E-Bikes
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Author: Nick Sorrell |
Newest Cost Estimate For Cooper Landing Bypass Is Nearly $500 Million More Than 2018 Estimate
Author: Nick Sorrell |
As the Cooper Landing Bypass project continues construction at an interminable pace, estimated costs continue to rise. In 2018 construction costs were projected to fall in the neighborhood of $350 million. The most recent estimate is $840 million.
Police Chase On Seward Highway Leads To Vehicle Collision, 6 Hour Road Closure
Author: Nick Sorrell |The pursuit of a vehicle evading Seward Police, and Alaska State Troopers Sunday evening, July 23rd, ended in a vehicle collision on the Seward Highway, and multiple people hospitalized.
New Kenai Peninsula Borough Tsunami Alert System Brings Clarity To Mass Warning Messages
Author: Nick Sorrell |
For over two years now the Kenai Peninsula Borough Office of Emergency Management has been planning and preparing a substantial upgrade to the peninsula’s antiquated emergency tsunami alert system.
This Week On The Kenai: 7/17 – 7/21
Author: Nick Sorrell |The KSRM News Department has compiled some top headlines of the week.
DOT&PF Announces Modern STIP for New 4-Year Transportation Spending Plan
Author: Nick Sorrell |The STIP is the Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities’ (DOT&PF) four-year program for surface transportation preservation and development. It includes highways, roads, sidewalks, trails, bridges, ferries and public transportation, but does not include aviation projects.
State of Alaska Receives Its Highest Bond Rating Since 2018
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned the State of Alaska General Obligation Bonds an AA rating, and a stable outlook on Thursday, July 20th.
Alaska Employment On The Rise Since 2022
Author: Nick Sorrell |
There are 6,400 more Alaskans working than this same time last year, reports the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Soldotna Field House Receives An Additional $4.3 Million In Appropriations
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Soldotna City Council Voted Wednesday, July 12th, to increase the dollar amount appropriated to fund the Soldotna Field House project.
Permit To Connect Gas Pipelines Signals Progress In Development Of Pikka Oil Field
Author: Nick Sorrell |
The Oliktok Pipeline Company has filed for a permit to connect its Oliktok Pipeline to Oil Search (Alaska), LLC’s proposed gas spur pipeline, indicating the interminable development of the PIKKA Oil Field continues to progress toward completion.