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With the M/V Matanuska going out of service last week, ferry service via the Alaska Marine Highway has completely shut down. According to a press release from the Alaska Department of Transportation, new issues have been found with the ferry's reduction gear system. The Matanuska, at the time of writing, is being towed to Ketchikan for repairs. "AMHS is aware of travel needs for upcoming school and community tournaments in March and is exploring options for alternative service in the event...
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met Monday, Feb. 10, to workshop some staffing issues at the Irene Ingle Public Library and the Nolan Center. The assembly originally planned to hold a special assembly meeting right after the workshop, but instead decided to just have the workshop and revisit the topic at a later meeting. An assistant position is currently open, one of three permanent positions the city maintains at the library: Library Director, Assistant II, and Assistant I. The Assistant I...
The Wrangell Port Commission met last Thursday, Feb. 6, to continue their ongoing discussion of changing the city's rates for visiting cruise ships. Harbor Master Greg Meissner explained that the commission needs to consider increasing the fees Wrangell collects from cruise ships for a variety of reasons. For one thing, the cruise industry is continuing to grow. With more ships potentially visiting in the near future, he said they would need money to renovate and improve City Dock. Another...
February 3 Warrant Attempt. Criminal Mischief. Welfare Check. Misconduct Involving Weapons. Found Property. Summons Service. Agency Assist: Breath test. Summons Service. Agency Assist: Ambulance. February 4 Agency Assist: Department of Public Works. Welfare Check. Dangerous Play. February 5 Traffic. Found Property: Property returned to owner. Found Property. Citizen Assist: Unlocked vehicle. Agency Assist: Fire department. February 6 Agency Assist: Hoonah PD. Agency Assist: Hoonah PD. Agency Assist: Juneau PD. Traffic: Fail to Stop for School...
Jan. 21: Caleb Padgett pled guilty to charges of driving under the influence. He was sentenced to 45 days imprisonment, with 42 suspended. He was ordered to pay a fine of $1,500, $150 police training surcharge, $50 initial jail surcharge, and $330 for the cost of imprisonment. He will be on probation for one year. A change of plea hearing was held for Valerie Nakamura, charged with driving with a cancelled/revoked/suspended license and driving in violation of license limitation. The hearing was reset and rescheduled for Jan. 27. James...
Let’s talk about the prospects of this year’s legislative session and budget deliberations as they relate to the AMHS. Our ferry system has been at the forefront of many legislative conversations: On the very first day of the Alaska State Legislative session, the House Transportation Committee held a hearing titled “The Importance of AMHS to Alaska & the Need for Increased Funding.” Municipalities had the opportunity to describe how our ferry system is vital for our communities, economies, and families. Thank you specifically to Mayor Prysunk...
The Wrangell Wolves faced off against the Craig Panthers for the second time in as many weeks this past weekend. This past meet on Feb. 7 and 8 saw the Wolves win two high scoring games, as well as achieve new "high scores" for their season so far. The first game on Friday, Feb. 7, opened with the Wolves taking the lead at 18-11. This lead only extended through the game, with the Panthers only managing to make a small handful of baskets in the second and third quarters. The scores were 35-16 and...
The Lady Wolves travelled to Craig High School this past weekend for another round of games against the Lady Panthers. Wrangell claimed two exciting wins over Craig two weeks ago, on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. This time around, however, the Lady Panthers put up a tough fight. Both teams walked away with one win each. The first game, on Feb. 7, went in Wrangell’s favor. It was a close game, but the Lady Wolves managed to maintain a narrow lead and claim a win. The final score was 43-50. The second game, on Feb. 8, was very close. Both teams stayed p...
Wrangell and Petersburg faced off in a set of AAU basketball games last Saturday, Feb. 8. Both teams played hard, but Wrangell was able to walk away with two wins. The "B" game ended with a score of 27-18, and the "A" game ended with a score of 42-14. Pictured here is Wrangell player Vanessa Johnson (right) and Petersburg player Rikka Miller (left) during the B game....
Alaska lawmakers are making fast work of several fish bills that have wide support from Alaska’s fishermen. “I was anticipating a somewhat slow start, but they’re organized and they’re diving right into these issues and taking these bills up. And so there’s lots of opportunities to participate,” said Frances Leach, executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska. The bill (HB 35) that would resolve a conflict of interest fix at the state Board of Fisheries has been moving through committee hearings in Juneau and could finally be settled aft...
In December of 2019, Evergreen Elementary School was recognized as a "Distinguished School" by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished Schools Recognition Program. Evergreen Elementary was recognized for excellence in serving special populations of students. This past week, several representatives for Evergreen Elementary took part in the national ESEA conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where the school was officially recognized. Pictured here (left to right) are Lorna...
February 13, 1920 It was 16 years ago that Bishop Rowe made his first visit to Wrangell. This year also marks the completion of his 25 years of service as Bishop of Alaska. February 9, 1945 On February 2 the Girl’s Pep Club gave their first party of the year. The high school and faculty were present, with the addition of a few eighth graders who got in quite by accident. Some of the high school girls thought that they were back down stairs when they played “ The Farmer in the Dell.” A fast game of “Steal the Bacon” and “Musical Chairs” wer...
Wrangell's annual Chocolate Lover's Festival was held downtown last Saturday morning, Feb. 8. People had the opportunity to buy a box full of homemade chocolates and bid on several raffle items. Proceeds from the festival go to support activities for Wrangell Medical Center Long Term Care. Pictured here is Alice Rooney with a few of the treats available at the festival...
Eugene (Gene) Mark Hiebert passed away in his sleep in Manila, Philippines on January 20, 2020. He was 84 years old. He was born to Leonard and Clara Hiebert on April 18, 1935 in Napa, California. Gene spent his childhood in Napa, learning how to work and live off the land. He was home schooled for much of his childhood. Though not a religious man, he strived to live a good, honest life, to always work hard and not be a burden to anyone. At age 18, Gene moved to Wrangell to be a logger at his Un...