DOT acknowledges ore trucks overloading Richardson Highway bridge

DOT acknowledges ore trucks overloading Richardson Highway bridge

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announced on October 31, 2024, that it will be enforcing weight limits (know as “load posting”) both of the bridges at MP 346 of the Richardson Highway. These bridges cross the...
Interior candidates address ore haul questions

Interior candidates address ore haul questions

Advocates for Safe Alaska Highways (ASAH) sent these Interior candidates this letter with a link to our questionnaire to better understand their stance on the ore haul and other related subjects. We formulated these questions to encourage dialog with candidates and...
In Memoriam: Bill Ward (1948-2024)

In Memoriam: Bill Ward (1948-2024)

William “Bill” Ward died peacefully in Anchorage on September 20, 2024, from covid lung complications with his oldest daughter at his side. He will be missed by many. Bill was born September 15, 1948, in Livingston, Montana. When he met Marcia, his life changed...
2024 Summer Survey Results

2024 Summer Survey Results

The results are in! Click on the links to see how our 2024 Summer Survey went. All responses received through August 31 are included. Issue 1: Alaska has severe winters with subzero temperatures, six months of darkness, and frequent snow accumulation. Are you...
Village of Dot Lake Sues Corps of Engineers

Village of Dot Lake Sues Corps of Engineers

Tribe Challenges Gold Mine’s Permit A new federal lawsuit was filed on Monday, July 1, by the Village of Dot Lake against the US Army Corps of Engineers. The suit claims, among other things, that “The Corps failed to properly analyze the Project’s impacts on the...