The Haines Borough released a request for proposals for the Portage Cove Interpretive Trail on Tuesday, ending a period of uncertainty about the project’s funding. Deadline for proposals is Oct. 5.

The borough had been holding off seeking proposals until it received a go-ahead from its lawyers.

“We just wanted to make sure that we were using the cruise ship passenger tax funds appropriately,” borough public facilities director Brad Ryan said. Specific guidelines must be…