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by Thomas Sowell | TOWNHALL The unwillingness of authorities to put a stop to their organized disruptions of other people’s lives, their trespassing, vandalism and violence is a de facto suspension, if not repeal, of the 14th Amendment’s requirement that the government provide “equal protection of the laws” to all its citizens. Economy | Fishing | Forestry | Haines | Hydropower | Local Politics | Mining | Tourism | Transportation From Rep. Bill Thomas: To learn more about the project, visit: Public Information Release This information has recently been updated, and is now available at FerryAlaska.com. by Jeff Richardson | FAIRBANKS DAILY NEWS MINER JUNEAU–The proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for the fall, winter, and spring 2012-13 seasons has been placed on the AMHS website for public review. These documents can be accessed through a link on the homepage at FerryAlaska.com or directly through the following address: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/share/schedule/considerations.pdf Public Information Release This will be the last update until further notice Comments or concerns that may be helpful regarding this event should be directed to Brian Lemcke, Director of Public Works at 766‐2257. Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Mike Campbell | ALASKA DISPATCH Neff crossed the finish line in Whitehorse in the pre-dawn darkness at 5:14 a.m. with his nine strongest dogs still in harness. Moore was just a tick of the clock behind with 10 dogs. Public Information Release The history of this area has been a problem with the drainage of surface water, and soft and sloughing bank materials for the last 50 years according to former DOT employees who have maintained the ditches and slope of the hillside in this area. Humps and dips located in the same area they are now, have caused pavement to be removed and repaired in past years. We anxiously wait the results of the ongoing testing and measurements, for the engineers to determine possible solutions. In the mean time, we hope the movement stays at a minimum. Next update is scheduled for Tuesday February 14th. ___________________ Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Public Information Release: State DOT drilling operations continue along Lutak and Front Street roads. Soil samples are taken every 5 foot in bore holes that average 40 – 50 feet. The Borough has agreed to share the surveying and drilling information collected from their contract engineers, PND, with the State DOT geologists and engineers. Results are still at least 2 weeks out as they wait for the data being collected by the State DOT drilling operations. Next update is scheduled for Monday February 13th. ___________________ Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Public Information Release  Alaskan Dream Cruises in Tracy Arm, ADC photo. Press release: Alaskan Dream Cruises is owned and operated by an Alaska Native family in Sitka. The company will operate its second season from May through September. The 42-passenger Alaskan Dream will sail on three new itineraries in 2012: an eight-day trip that focuses on many less-explored destinations, including Hobart Bay and Kasaan, and two more comprehensive 11- and 13-day trips through the Inside Passage. The three itineraries also include new ports of call for the cruise line: Ketchikan, Skagway, Haines, Thorne Bay, Kasaan, Wrangell and Gustavus. Read more-> Public Information Release The State DOT drilling crew arrived on the ferry today and met with Borough officials to lay out the bore hole locations to avoid all buried utilities. Drilling will begin tomorrow morning, Thursday, and continue until they complete six drilling sites. Drilling is planned for four holes along the Right of Way on Lutak Road, and two on Front Street. Expect lane closures and traffic control for single lane traffic. Next update is scheduled for 3 pm Thursday February 9th. ___________________ Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Public Information Release Public Information Release The City Borough Juneau sewer jetting and vacuum crew has been put on hold until local sewer crews get a better look and the amount of debris coming into the manholes from the sewer line break, and may be taken care of locally. Residents are advised to contact the Command Center if you are concerned about, or have questions regarding the elaborate stories circulating about the slump area, and we will share the facts we have gathered. Next update is scheduled for 3 pm Tuesday February 7. ___________________ Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Click here to view all official updates on the Haines Borough Website. Public Information Release Crews from Southeast Road Builders Inc. and the Borough Water & Sewer Department started emergency repairs to this line before light this morning. Work is ongoing as of this report (3:00pm Friday afternoon) PSA’s asking residence above this area to restrict their use of water going into the sewer until crews finish emergency repairs today. [Borough officials] will place an announcement on KHNS when the work is completed and normal usage can resume. Crews will continue working until repairs are finished today. Thank you for your patience. No update is scheduled for the week‐end unless there are major changes to report. Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator Click here to view all official updates on the Haines Borough Website. PUBLIC NOTICE According to the agenda, “The slump in the Oceanview Drive/Lutak Road area continues to move and has breached the sewer line. It is anticipated that the area will continue to move and destroy public facilities. The manager has deemed it necessary to declare a disaster and request state assistance at this time.” The Haines Alaska News will post more information as it becomes available; readers can also check the Haines Borough Website for updates. Public Information Release Survey points were completed today to daily track the amount, and direction of movement in and around the active area. Baseline numbers were collected and recorded for daily movement monitoring. Local State DOT is making plans to cut out the hump and the bottom of the slide area as early as Monday. Until then, please use caution going over the hump near the intersection to Front Street, as it is getting pretty severe. Next scheduled update will be Monday afternoon. Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator To view all updates: http://www.hainesborough.us/slopemovement.html Public Information Release: Core samples of the materials are being collected by PND geo tech engineers that will be taken back to their labs for analysis. Because of all the activities happening today with the large snow fall, water line breaks in Highland Estates, drilling test holes and setting up survey equipment, we were not able to measure or report the amount of movement since yesterday. Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator To view all updates: http://www.hainesborough.us/slopemovement.html By Tom Patrick | YUKON NEWS Averaging a speed of 191 kilometres an hour, Davy was about two kilometres an hour from the record. (Average times include fuel stops.) Though just off the record, his speed was enough to win his second straight title in the 651cc-open class, one of four divisions won by Yukoners this year. Read the full article in the Yukon News. Public Information Release The recent storm hindered the mechanical measurements of the movement over the last 24 hours, but the activity we could see where the snow was plowed out for the drilling crew appeared to be about the same; from 1 –2 inches. Command Center – 766‐2258 Roc Ahrens ~ Emergency Coordinator By Becky Bohrer | AP Public Information Release Monitoring of daily movement showed a slight increase in the rate we have been seeing, with a 4” crack in the Ocean View Drive road area, that is new from yesterday, and cracks re‐opening in Lutak Road that had been filled by DOT. We are anxious for the engineers and equipment to arrive that will help us collect more accurate data. Read more-> Public Information Release: Public Information Release: Even though we continue to record slow movement in this area, PLEASE check with the Command Center in Brian Lemcke’s office, or at least check the latest update on the Borough website or the PSA’s on KHNS before running with the wild rumors that are circulating. These updates will be posted daily, or when necessary to report. Lutak road is not closed, nor are there any plans at this time to do so. Any such information will be posted to the website as soon as possible, so we can all know the truth at the same time. Haines Borough Command Center – 766‐2258 SEATTLE–Alaska Airlines reports flight cancellations are expected to continue through Friday. Travelers are advised to check your flight status before leaving for the airport and visit Alaska Airlines’ advisory page for rebooking options and more info. For more information, see the Alaska Airlines website. |
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