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Francis McLaughlin

20:04 - 20:26

"This project is much-needed safety improvement. They will also expand public access to the Hillside Trail system. This rural hillside trailhead is located 3 miles up Basher Road."

“This project is much-needed safety improvement. They will also expand public access to the Hillside Trail system. This rural hillside trailhead is located 3 miles up Basher Road.”
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Francis McLaughlin
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Alaska News
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September 14, 2026

From the transcript

This project is much-needed safety improvement. They will also expand public access to the Hillside Trail system. This rural hillside trailhead is located 3 miles up Basher Road. Tonight, the Planning and Zoning Commission is approving a site plan for a parking lot. It's just a parking lot.

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