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Now that you have been appointed to the Wrangell Borough Assembly, what are the top three goals you would like to see accomplished during you tenure? I will move forward on securing ownership of the Tyee Hydroelectric project for the energy security for Wrangell and Petersburg. I have been and will continue to be an advocate for the building of the AK/BC Intertie. By providing a connection to the North American grid, the AK/BC Intertie would provide energy security to the communities currently...
The City and Borough of Wrangell is working with a Denver-based consultancy firm to determine the cost of eliminating PERS employees at Thomas Bay Power Authority via a “termination study” that will show the cost of eliminating seven positions at the organization – a move recommended in a Southeast Alaska Power Agency commissioned report issued last year by D. Hittle and Associates. According to Borough Finance Director Jeff Jabusch, the city undertook the study to assist SEAPA. “Last fall, the SEAPA folks requested permission from us to do t...
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors held their regular bi-monthly meeting in Wrangell on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5-6 to discuss a number of items of both new and old business – and to announce the agency is working with a public relations firm to try to “foster a positive public image.” In SEAPA CEO Trey Acteson’s report to the board, he outlined his plans for improving the image of the agency – and challenged that misinformation and inaccuracies are abundant in local med...
March 13, 1913: Even peace and prosperity palls the palate of Wrangellites. For five years, resources of the town have been multiplying so much so that the Chamber of Commerce organized in 1902 was completely forgotten when its immediate force was not sadly needed. Yet with every indicator pointing to a continued prosperity, the businessmen gathered at the Town Hall Tuesday and all signed up for membership in a reorganization of that booster body, the Chamber of Commerce of Wrangell, Alaska. Since the latest strike was reported in the Cassiar,...
On Feb. 19, First District Judge Kevin Miller adjudicated the following cases: Nicolas Howell, 26, was found to have violated the conditions of his felony release. He was sentenced to serve 10 days in jail, with credit for 8 days in treatment and ordered to pay a $50 jail surcharge and $50 training surcharge. Nicolas Howell, 26, pled guilty to Big Game Antler Requirements and was reduced to strict liability. She was fined $510 and her moose was seized for donation to a charitable organization. On Feb. 21, First District Magistrate Chris Ellis...
Monday, Feb. 25 -Agency Assist: Report of person feeding wildlife. -Animal Complaint. Tuesday, Feb. 26 -Unsecured Premises. -Disabled Vehicle. -Citizen Assist: Unlocked vehicle. -Possible Theft. Unfounded. -Citation issued to Graham Gablehouse, age 30, for Parking in Bus Parking. Wednesday, Feb. 27 -Traffic Stop -Verbal warning given for no mud flaps. -Agency Assist - Alarm going off downtown. Thursday, Feb. 28 -Criminal Mischief Reported. - Harassment. Friday, March 1 -Caller reported a small dingy was floating in front of their home. -Report...
Sunday, February 10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers Wrangell Post cited Carly Allen of Wrangell for failing to return her RM038 permit harvest report within the time specified on the report to ADF&G. Allen was cited into the Wrangell District Court with a bail amount of $110.00. Wednesday, February 13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers Wrangell Post cited George Howell of Wrangell for failing to return his RM038 permit harvest report within the time specified on the report to ADF&G. Howell was cited into Wrangell District Court with a bail amount of $110.00....
To the Editor: I am writing this message in hopes the information will spread as far as the Wrangell Sentinel goes. This is a very inexpensive and fairly easy way to help not only those in our country but to the farthest reaches of the world. Knit for Kids is a nationwide program that unites thousands of volunteer knitters to fight poverty with their knitting needles. With every stitch, together we give hope and warmth to vulnerable children living in poverty or other difficult situations around the globe. The hub of Knit for Kids is the...
Senator Mark Begich has once again introduced legislation to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. “It’s past time to eliminate this cookie cutter federal regulation that is stifling the Southeast Alaska economy,” Senator Begich said last week. “Southeast communities and small businesses need options to strengthen the region’s economy through responsible resource development like potential mining projects on Prince of Wales Island as well as economic timber sales.” Begich also added that roadways would be a path to greater eco...
A ghost hunting, gun-toting detective is at the heart of a new, self-published book by Wrangell native Max Florschutz and early sales are showing a positive reaction to his writing and storytelling abilities. The book, “One Drink,” was completed by Florschutz in the past month and is available as an e-book for the popular Kindle platform. A look into his first chapter draws the reader in with mystery and suspense – and reveals the firearm-wielding penchant of the book’s main character, Jacob R...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – An Alaska state senator is proposing a bounty on sea otters, the cute little marine mammals often seen by tourists swimming on their backs between cruise ships, sometimes munching on a fresh crab or clams. Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, sees the furry-faced critters as a growing threat to shellfish beds, particularly in southeast Alaska, where he is from. Last week, he introduced legislation that would have the state pay $100 for each sea otter lawfully killed under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. “We’re not talki...
Lily Younce, in red, takes on Deirdre Toyomura from Petersburg during last weekend’s Pee Wee wrestling tournament at the old gym as John Waddington refs. Although Younce suffered two bloody noses during her matches, Younce came back to take second place in the tourney....
More wild salmon from Alaska will make its way to world markets this year if forecasts hold true for the 2013 season. State salmon managers are projecting a total catch of nearly 179 million fish this year, 30 percent higher than the 2012 harvest of 127 million salmon. Pushing the higher catch is a robust return of pink salmon that could yield a harvest of 118 million fish, 73% higher than last summer’s harvest of 68 million humpies. The catch breakdown for other salmon species is 110,000 Chinook in areas outside Southeast Alaska; for s...
KETCHIKAN (KDN) – The trial for a Wrangell man accused of soliciting the murder of a woman he also is accused of raping and assaulting has been set for the end of September. Steven R. Marshall, 53, appeared in Ketchikan Superior Court last week alongside his attorney, Paul Maslakowski. Judge William Carey presided over the hearing telephonically from Petersburg. Marshall has been charged in Wrangell court on charges of first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, and four counts of first-degree sexual assault, all alleged to h...
This last week the House passed HB 52 that helps to address residency issues that have come up in regards to the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. We hope to correct an unintended consequence from prior legislation that disallows our service men and women from being equally eligible for the PFD as our members of Congress. Once an Alaskan chooses to serve in the military, and is sworn into service, they do not have the option to choose to be physically present in Alaska. This bill will bring...
Master carver Steve Brown adzes a cedar plank that will ultimately become part of the screen for the renovated Chief Shakes Tribal House. Carving and painting of the assembled screen is set to take place over the next few weeks....
