It’s a rockin’ deal for the mining industry but a cryin’ shame for the land, water and people of Alaska— more so when you consider that we let them use our roads, bridges and other infrastructure for free.

The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) reached out to ASAH to make sure we were aware of the MOVE Act, the heavier truck “Pilot Project” proposals, as well as their efforts to oppose any legislation or federal policy changes that would allow longer, heavier trucks to travel on interstate highways.

New lawsuit filed challenging a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Clean Water Act permit for the Johnson Tract gold mining exploration project.

Mining contributes only 0.4% to state coffers.

House Transportation Committee amends DOT&PF budget to secure an additional full-time employee at the Richardson Highway Northbound Weigh Station between Fairbanks and North Pole.

The FNSB needs to hear from all citizens regarding the future of our community, but especially those who are concerned with the current direction and decisions that are being made that have potential adverse effects on our quality of life.

The report did not include all the concerns the TAC committee had after it was abruptly dismissed and left hanging.

Costs to produce gold from Manh Choh rise 25% over what the mine’s feasibility study predicted.

Ore hauler wrecks, dumping both loads on side of Richardson Highway.

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities finally takes action to protect Richardson MP 346 bridges.

Find out how your candidates answered our questions about the ore haul (or didn’t). Then be sure to grab a friend or two and VOTE!

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.