Leaders at board retreat also confront loss of lift for season, staff shortages, gondola uncertainties.
Planning Commission OKs zoning changes as wary locals eye gondola, second crossing, proposed cruise port.
Concerns raised about impacts on properties — and if homeowners will be forced to pay some costs.
Newly reelected Mayor Beth Weldon offers tributes; Greg Smith chosen as new deputy mayor
Apology called long overdue, but tribal leader says full story of destruction still needs to be shared.
Multiple factors in Suicide Basin’s water level makes predicting odds of release dangerous, official says
Draft 19-item list also includes housing, other projects Assembly will rank and seek funds for.
Basin would take 145 days to fill at current rate as colder weather sets in, Assembly members told.
Mayor Beth Weldon, Assembly hopeful Neil Steininger have solid leads; Maureen Hall a narrower edge
City, hospital leaders to consider options Thursday; halt to other services also discussed by board.
Supporters say it will improve safety; opponents say obstructed driver views will increase risk.
Gastineau Human Services hoping for eight new residential substance abuse treatment beds by Oct. 14.
Basin now about half full, but should fill more slowly than earlier this year, city manager says.
Work part of larger project that includes upgrades to water, sewer, sidewalks, other infrastructure.
Plan includes Gastineau Human Services expanding to accommodate Rainforest’s substance abuse treatment.
Possibilities include drainage tunnels through a mountain and blasting to fill basin with rocks.
Craig Cimmons, a manager at resort hit by massive owner fraud, says recovery made employees stronger