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Candidates for the upcoming Republican primary of House District 36 met Tuesday afternoon at Wrangell's City Hall to introduce themselves to potential voters and answer questions in a round-table style discussion. Chere Klein, Patti Mackey, and Agnes Moran – all from from Ketchikan – made up the panel, which was moderated by KSTK manager Cindy Sweat. Audience members had the opportunity to ask the panel a policy question, which each candidate then had the opportunity to answer. There were also q... Full story
This year’s Bearfest attracted a number of bear-knowledgable brainboxes, from biologists and behaviorists to wilderness managers, guides and artists. Over the course of the five-day event, experts shared their knowledge in a series of workshops, demonstrations, and lectures with the public. “It’s a great opportunity for Wrangell residents and visitors alike to hear from some of the best bear experts in the world,” explained Lance Craighead, conservation director at the Craighead Institute in Montana. A lot of what was discussed was practical, l... Full story
A new pair of pastors will be "doing the most good" at the local corps of the Salvation Army. Majors Scott Nicloy and June Nicloy arrived in Wrangell at the end of June. "We were excited about being able to come to Wrangell," June said, adding that they were both appreciative of the warm welcome they have so far received from the community. "We would like to stay a long time," said Scott. While the postings are open-ended, officers can be moved around depending on the organization's needs. This... Full story
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. August 17, 1914: The Berg boys came in from their mining claim last Tuesday evening and report everything coming fine up there. The boys state that the incessant high water is causing much trouble and that one of their bridges over Eran Creek was washed out early last week, but is expected to be in place by the time they get back as Chris Weido is busy replacing it. The river boat Karen left the first of the week for Telegraph with J.G. Galvin, George Murphy in the company. As freight will use to...
Monday, July 21 Caller requested officer assistance due to a fight that had taken place. Caller wanted a person removed. Officer responded to a report of a possible theft. An individual was instructed not to return to an establishment. Officer made contact with individuals at rifle range. Officer gave a verbal warning for driving with running lights only. Tuesday, July 22 Officer responded to a parking complaint. Vehicle was moved. Dog was brought into Police Dept. Police contacted dog’s owner, and the dog was picked up. Officer responded to a...
Drivers on Zimovia Highway will see new signs this summer instructing them to keep their headlights on at all times, regardless of season or the time of day. The signs will be installed by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) on Zimovia Highway between the Case Avenue and Nemo Point Road intersections. Seven Southeast communities were chosen for the new signs, including Haines, Ketchikan, Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka and Prince of Wales Island. According to the ADOT&PF press release, the highway corridors chosen...
To the Editor: Each 4th of July celebration brings new traditions, new faces and creates new memories. Until 1983’s parade, the 4th of July queen and her court made their royal journey down Front Street by car. That is the year Beta Sigma Phi took on the responsibility of creating a float. Wire, plastic, and a simple wooden frame on the back of a truck were turned into a throne worthy of their majesties. Each year since 1983, Beta members have met, with help from their spouses, to assemble and dissemble the queen float. It’s been a labor of...
More than being about biology and conservation, this year’s Alaska Bearfest was also a time to highlight the region’s different art forms. On Friday, local artists and crafters displayed their creations, which ranged from glassware and quilting to stone jewelry and fruit preserves. Artist Faye Kohrt explained how she weaves her baskets, hats and necklaces from cedars and canary grass, incorporating local garnets in some of the pieces. She first learned to weave in 1988, after attending a class given by the daughter of a basket weaver from Haine...
Number of Participants: 13 1st place: Greg Scheff, Ed Rilatos, Josh Blatchley. Net score 20, team handicap 15. 2nd place: Greg Rochon, Tom Remaklus, Mike Strand, Bryon Batcher. Net score 21, team handicap 15. The Straightest Drive: Ed Rilatos, 40” from the line The Closest to the Pin: Greg Rochon, 21’4...
The next time you enjoy a nice sit or fast bite at the picnic tables outside of City Hall, be sure to thank Tyler Eagle. He recently refurbished all five tables as the service project portion of his Eagle Scout application. As part of the project's stipulations, the work has to benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America and display a Scout's ability to plan and direct. Pondering his options, Eagle had been eating lunch with his mom on the City Hall lawn when she mentioned what...
Impervious to the rain, more than fifty participants gathered at the starting line outside the Nolan Center for the fifth-annual Alaska Bearfest marathon on Sunday. Volunteers manned aid stations around the course as well-wishers were ready to make some noise along the sidelines. Once they were off, participants were then redirected at various points in the course to complete their 5K, half- or full-marathon. Local runner George Benson spent a good portion of this year putting the course together, improving on previous routes. “That (last y...
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A $20 million loan has been approved for a new hydropower project on Prince of Wales Island. KRBD reports that the Alaska Energy Authority approved the loan to Haida Energy Inc. for construction of the Reynolds Creek project, about 10 miles east of Hydaburg. The loan was approved in June. The project could supply power to all of the island's residents, who currently depend on diesel-generated power during some parts of the year. Haida Energy Inc. is a joint venture of the Haida Corp. and Alaska Power and Telephone C...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Gov. Sean Parnell has asked a federal agency to buy about 1 million cases of canned pink salmon to ease a glut that has weighed down prices for Alaska fishermen this year. Parnell made the request in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week. He wants the USDA to purchase $37 million worth of canned pink salmon under a federal law that allows for buying surplus food from farmers and donating it to food banks or other programs. USDA purchased $20 million worth of salmon earlier this year, which Parnell c...
Number of Participants: 18 1st place: Wayne Harding, Toot Harding, Grover Mathis, Ron Rice. Net score 19, team handicap 18. 2nd place: Mike Ottesen, Mike White, Chuck Hay. Net score 24, team handicap 14. The Straightest Drive: Tyler Gunn, 8 1/2” from the line The Closest to the Pin: Mike White, 20” Putters: Bear Balls 6-9 Holes without losing ball: Faye Kohrt and Grover Mathis. Tyler Gunn won the River Trip for two from Breakaway Adventures, and Mike White won the Anan Trip for two from Alaska Vistas....
Nowhere in the world do people have more say in shaping fisheries policy than in Alaska. While the outcomes might get mixed rants and reviews, no one is ever denied the chance to state ideas, concerns and gripes to decision makers. Several opportunities are available right now. First off, a revised draft of the Magnuson-Stevens Act was just released for public review and comment. The MSA is the primary federal law that governs all fisheries management in U.S. waters; it is undergoing reauthorization targeted for completion at the end of this...
A pair of mid-sized earthquakes occurred offshore in Palma Bay early Friday morning, about 49 miles west of Gustavus near Glacier Bay National Park. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center recorded a 5.29 local magnitude (ML) quake at 2:54 a.m., immediately followed by a 5.89 ML quake. Further quakes and tremors continued throughout the morning with diminishing intensity. A 3.92 ML quake was recorded at 8 a.m., followed by multiple aftershocks. “Everybody camping in our backcountry have reported that they’re all fine,” said Margaret Hazen...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Ketchikan utility officials say power was temporarily knocked out in some areas of town out after a bald eagle struck a power line. Ketchikan Public Utilities Electric division manager Andy Donato says the eagle carcass was recovered after the incident. The Ketchikan Daily News reports the bird strike occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, knocking out power to Bear Valley, Point Higgins and Mountain Point sections of town. Crews restored power by 8:23 p.m. Sunday. Donato says the eagle carcass is being entered into a...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A popular tourist train derailed Wednesday in southeast Alaska, and nine people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The derailment occurred during the afternoon run of the White Pass & Yukon Route tourist train, which goes from Skagway, Alaska, into Canada. There were few immediate details of what happened, but railroad President John Finlayson said the train derailed as it reached the White Pass Summit. The derailment involved two vintage locomotives and four passenger rail cars, the company said i...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say they are investigating an assault aboard a fishing vessel in Petersburg. Troopers say they responded Wednesday to a report that the 28-year-old captain of the vessel Favorite grabbed a 31-year-old crew member around the throat. Troopers say the crew member has left the vessel....
