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A pilot study currently underway seems to be bearing good news for Wrangells water worries. In mid-July the city declared a state of emergency as its water treatment plant struggled to meet local demand. An appeal to residents and local seafood processors to limit water usage followed, allowing Public Works time to replenish its reserve tanks. By August 18 City Hall declared the crisis over, but still encouraged people to conserve water. The problem was primarily with the plants water...
Local air travelers were invited to the airport for a question-and-answer session August 25. A delegation of managers with Alaska Airlines fired up a grill out front, fielding questions people may have about the phasing out of the services “combi” fleet next year. Since its introduction in 2007, the 737-400 combi has been a unique facet of travel within the state, combining cargo conveyance with passenger service in the main cabin. Until it phases them out, Alaska Airlines is the only major domestic carrier to still use the combination jet...
The City of Wrangell is applying to the United States Forest Service to give a historic boat a new home. The M/V Chugach was one of 11 ranger boats operating in the state during the first half of the 20th century. Built at the Lake Union Dry Dock and Machine Works in Seattle in 1925, the vessel was assigned to Cordova for work in the Tongass and Chugach national forests. It remains the last of its kind in the USFS fleet, continuing service until last year. The boat was restationed in Petersburg in 1953, it served from there more than 60 years....
Monday, August 22 Arrested on charges of Minor Consuming Alcohol: Teresa L. Flores, age 18, Makena M. Hammer, age 17, Ashley M. Allen, age 15, Anna M. Allen-Dow, age 16 and Chris Seddon, age 18. Tuesday, August 23 Unsecured Premise. Alarms – AP&T upgrading equipment. Wednesday, August 24 Theft – Items recovered. Citation issued to Scott Kissinger, 42 for Dog at Large. Property Found. Scam Letter. Thursday, August 25 Paper Service. Report of Criminal Mischief. Friday, August 26 Report of Trespass. Report of Criminal Mischief. Saturday, Aug...
July 13 Cathy A. Angerman, 63, appeared before Judicial Officer Chris Ellis on the charge of Driving Under the Influence – Operating Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a Class A misdemeanor. The defendant pleaded no contest, and was found guilty of the offense. Angerman was ordered to serve 30 days with 27 suspended, pays fines and surcharges of $2,055, with $100 suspended, and complete evaluation and treatment. Her drivers license has also been revoked for 90 days, and installation of an Ignition Interlock Device ordered once p...
PETERSBURG – Earlier this month the buzz around a monster halibut caught by local commercial fishermen in Thomas Bay went crazy after news of the catch spread through social media sites. Many of the comments expressed amazement for the monster catch, but some talked about sadness because another “breeder” was taken out of the reproduction equation. Multiple people talked about the cruelty of killing such a remarkable fish or simply said, “Should have put it back.” No matter what your stance is, there are two undeniable truths. First, the fish...
The local Elks Lodge has received a $2,500 grant from its national organization, which will in turn be distributed to local causes. Lodge #1595 met its per-member fundraising goals through member contributions and gaming earnings last year, which entitled it to a Gratitude Grant through the Elks National Foundation. Grants vary from $2,000 to $2,500, and are meant to support local charitable activities. Lodge secretary Shirley Clark explained Wrangells grant will be split between four causes, with $625 going to each. Benefitting from the...
The Harris Air Best Ball Tournament was held Fri., Aug. 27 with 22 participants and Sat., Aug. 28 with 19 participants. First Place Team: Grover Mathis, Wayne Harding, Jim Brooks, Aaron Bolton. Net Score: 23 Team Handicap: 14. Second Place Team: Bobby Macais, Clint Lewis, Joy Gonnea, Eric Kading. Net Score: 23 Team Handicap: 16. Third Place Team: Keene Kohrt, Faye Kohrt, Chris Ellis, Kaley Bark. Net Score: 23 Team Handicap: 18. Straightest Drive: Rita Harms 4”. First Place Team: Wayne Harding, Kathleen Harding, Grover Mathis. Net Score: 21 T...
Wheels are already in motion to provide two measures of relief for Alaskas pink salmon industry, which is reeling from the lowest harvest since the late 1970s. Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) began the process last week to have the Walker Administration declare the pink salmon season a disaster, which would allow access to federal relief funds. Pinks are Alaskas highest volume salmon fishery and hundreds of fishermen depend on the fish to boost their overall catches and paychecks. So far the statewide harvest has reached just 36 million...