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  • The Way We Were

    Nov 17, 2016

    November 30, 1916: The Fourth Annual convention of the Alaska Native Brotherhood convened at Wrangell on Tuesday in St. Philip’s gymnasium. Owing to the stormy weather the attendance is not as large as was expected. The Alaska Native Brotherhood is becoming an important organization, and its influence on Native life is manifest. Wrangell is therefore proud to be host to its Fourth Annual convention. November 28, 1941: Shakes Island is now officially in the domain of the Interior Department in charge of the Office in Indian Affairs. Transfer o...

  • Wrangell High School Honor Roll

    Nov 17, 2016

    Due to a computer glitch at the high school, the honor roll printed last week was incorrect. This is the correct Honor Roll. Principals Honor Roll: Anna Allen, Alexandra Angerman, Abigail Armstrong, Samuel Armstrong, Karri Buness, Helen Decker, Siguard Decker, Kellan Eagle, Kaylyn Easterly, Abigail Gerald, Makena Hammer, Kayla Hay, Laura Helgeson, Reyn Hutten, Luke Kowalske, Josephine Lewis, Tasha Massin, Kiara Meissner, Dawson Miller, Garrett Miller, Jing O’Brien, Samuel Prysunka, Dora Voltz. Honor Roll: Madison Blackburn, Ian Jenson, M...

  • The Way We Were

    Nov 10, 2016

    November 23, 1916: The December run of king salmon in Wrangell harbor has begun a little earlier than usual this year. It has been an interesting sight during the past week to see the numerous fishing boats trolling in sight of the Wrangell waterfront. Fishermen catch from five to fifteen fish a day. The average weight of a king salmon is 25 pounds. Fishermen find ready sale for their fish in Wrangell at 5 cents a pound. The fish sold here are shipped to Prince Rupert and Seattle. Experienced fishermen predict an unusually large run of salmon...

  • Stikine Middle School and Wrangell High School Honor Roll

    Nov 10, 2016

    Stikine Middle School: Principals Honor Roll: Jade Balansag, Emma Martinsen, Samantha Acuna, Elizabeth McIntyre, Jimmy Baggen, Tyson Messmer, Liana Carney, Sophie O’Brien, Honor Roll: Paige Baggen, Aaliyah Messmer, Devlyn Campbell, Mercedes Morgan, Jacob Dow, Ryan Rooney, Jamie Early, Nikolai Siekawitch-Bardin, Jacen Hay, Bruce Smith, Daniel McIntyre, Leroy Wynne, Kendra Meissner, Honorable Mention: Brett Abrahamson, Brodie Garner, William Ashton, Ethan Blatchley, Terra Hoyt, Jayden Buhler, Alex Rooney, Randy Churchill, Logan Ritchie, C...

  • Student project "KidsVote"

    Nov 10, 2016

  • Election injections

    Nov 10, 2016

  • Having a howling good time

    Nov 3, 2016

  • The Way We Were

    Nov 3, 2016

    November 16, 1916: Victory of newly elected Democratic Congressman Daly celebrated in Wrangell. When Hon. Charles A. Sulzer realized that he had been elected to Congress it is doubtful if he was any more jubilant over the result than one of his Wrangell friends. Dr. Pigg, who has spent every spare moment of his time for the past three months boosting Sulzer, was just bubbling over with joy. He felt like celebrating, but the doctor never celebrates alone. He arranged a Sulzer ball for Saturday night at the Redmen’s hall. He was not content to h...

  • Flu Shots at the Nolan Center

    Nov 3, 2016

    The Wrangell Public Health Center wants to make it easy to exercise your right to vote and to help protect yourself against the flu - at the same time. Come to the Nolan Center, at 296 Campbell Drive, to vote on Tues., Nov. 8 and between 4 and 7 pm, you can get free flu shots for the whole family, ages 6 months and up. Regular vaccine; preservative-free vaccine for children 6 to 35 months; and high-dose vaccine for seniors will all be available....

  • Halloween fun 2016

    Nov 3, 2016

  • The Way We Were

    Oct 27, 2016

    November 9, 1916: A few months ago a few natives of Wrangell organized a society to be known as The Sisters and Brothers Society of Wrangell, Alaska. According to the group’s agreement, “The membership shall be composed of sober well disposed Native men and women living in Wrangell who sign this agreement and pay the sum of twenty-five cents per month. The purpose of this Society shall be to care for the sick and bury the dead. The Natives signing the above were: Joseph Louie, Mary Loftus, Jennie Beaudrie, Anna Lloyd, Kittie Kinch, Agnes Lou...

  • Keeping in time

    Oct 27, 2016

  • Wishing all a happy Alaska Day

    Oct 20, 2016

  • The Way We Were

    Oct 20, 2016

    November 2, 1916: L.C. Berg was a passenger to Seattle on the Princess Sophia Friday night. Mr. Berg is one of the owners of the Silver King mine, which is located on the mainland 20 miles from Wrangell. From Mr. Berg it was learned that a tunnel has been driven in 300 feet, and that the owners are well pleased with the showing thus far. He stated that he did not know just how long he would be away, but that operations on the property would be resumed early in the spring. October 31, 1941: A second call for Selectees to fill the ranks of the...

  • Clean bill of health

    Oct 20, 2016

  • Wrangell's 4th Annual Pumpkin Patch

    Oct 13, 2016

  • The Way We Were

    Oct 13, 2016

    October 26, 1916: A. O’Kelley was in town from Frosty Bay all last week having some work done at the machine shop. We happened to make a trip to the machine shop while the work for Mr. Kelley was being done, and noticed that in pulling a wheel off a shaft four iron hooks were used to bind the wheel to a large nut that worked on a two inch screw. The threads of the screw were eight to the inch. The lever used to work the screw was four feet. It took two men who could pull about two hundred pounds each to work the lever. The screw was pointed a...

  • Collecting for the Cougars

    Oct 13, 2016

  • Better late than never

    Oct 13, 2016

  • The Way We Were

    Oct 6, 2016

    October 19, 1916: F.M. Fenton, manager of the Dease Creek Syndicate, arrived on the Iskoot last Thursday afternoon. The Dease Creek Syndicate, which is controlled by Victoria capitalists, has been for several years operating an hydraulic mining on Thibert Creek, which empties into Dease Lake about six miles below the mines. When seen at the Wrangell Hotel just before his departure for Seattle on the Princess Alice, Mr. Fenton said: “There isn’t much to be said about our operations at present. Since I became manager for the company three yea...

  • The Way We Were

    Sep 29, 2016

    October 12, 1916: The Kicksetti totem on Front Street which is the property of Willis Hoagland, is having its cracks filled with putty and will be repainted in its original colors. The work is being done by William Tamaree. This should be only the beginning of the movement to preserve the totem poles of this region. Fred Wilson, manager of the sawmill, last Saturday received a cable order for 10,000 salmon boxes from C.J. Carlson of Taku harbor. The prospects are that the Wrangell sawmill will run later this season than ever before, and also...

  • Meet the Candidates - The Wrangell City and Borough Assembly

    Sep 29, 2016

    Patty Gilbert, write-in candidate, running for two three-year seats Occupation and experience: High school math teacher, current president of Wrangell Medical Center Foundation. Formerly two-term member of Wrangell City Council. Why do you wish to serve on the Assembly? "As Alaska's budget deficit grows, revenue-sharing funds decline and our legislators consider state sales and/or income taxes Wrangell, like other cities, will be faced with difficult fiscal decisions and I want to participate...

  • Meet the Candidates - Mayor of the City and Borough of Wrangell

    Sep 29, 2016

    David Jack, incumbent, running for one two-year term Past background: "I've been retired for about seven years. I previously worked for the city in a couple of capacities. I first started as a police officer, then I was harbormaster for three and a half years after that. Then I drove a log truck for about three years and worked at Ottesen's hardware store for seven years." What do you want to accomplish as mayor? "I think the major issue right at this point is water treatment. You have to have...

  • Meet the Candidates - The Wrangell Port Commission

    Sep 29, 2016

    Gary Morrison, write-in candidate, running for two three-year seats Occupation and experience Retired, formerly of the U.S. Forest Service for 38 years, and former Alaska State Parks Director. Has sat on a number of BLM and USFS boards. Why do you wish to run for the Port Commission? "I think my management experience and background, and my interest in the marine environment, boating and interest in furthering the economy of Wrangell, I think I have something I can contribute and want to try to...

  • Grounded

    Sep 22, 2016

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