Julie Decker seeks re-election to assembly
Julie Decker seeks re-election to assembly
There are two candidates for two three-year terms on the Wrangell Borough Assembly in the Oct. 4 City and Borough of Wrangell regular election. Incumbent Julie Decker and write-in candidate Patty Gilbert are running unopposed for those two seats. KSTK’s Aaron Bolton spoke with Julie Decker about her candidacy. KSTK hopes to have Patty Gilbert’s interview next week. document.createElement('audio'); http://www.kstk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Julie-Decker-Final.wav
Southeast economy indicators look good despite state budget issues
Southeast economy indicators look good despite state budget issues
According to a Southeast Conference study, Southeast Alaska’s economy is looking really good, despite the state’s fiscal uncertainty. Several private sector industries are on the upswing as the state downsizes. Southeast Conference Economic Development Planner Meilani Schijvens presented the current state of the region’s economy Tuesday at the organization’s annual meeti … more
Native leaders call for federal involvement on transboundary mining
Native leaders call for federal involvement on transboundary mining
A group of Alaska Native leaders said the Alaska congressional delegation’s Sept. 8 letter to the U.S. State Department on transboundary mining is not enough. The United Tribal Transboundary Mining Group, a union of 15 federally recognized Alaska tribes, said the International Joint Commission, which addresses U.S.-Canada water issues, needs to become involved now. “We … more
Sen. Bert Stedman and House candidate Bob Sivertsen campaign in Wrangell
Sen. Bert Stedman and House candidate Bob Sivertsen campaign in Wrangell
Republican Sen. Bert Stedman along with House District 36 Candidate Bob Sivertsen made a campaign stop in Wrangell this week. Stedman is running unopposed in the District R race. He said he’s been making stops across Southeast since July 25 in case there were to be a write-in candidate and lending support to Sivertsen. Sen. Bert Stedman reacts to … more
Wrangell may have solution to growing scrap metal issue
Wrangell may have solution to growing scrap metal issue
Wrangell could soon see a sustainable solution to its growing scrap metal pile at the city dump. Waste Management is working on proposals for all Southeast Alaska Regional Solid Waste Authority – or SEASWA – communities that could provide regular removal of scrap metal and hazardous waste. Public Works Director Amber Al-Haddad said Wrangell’s dump is running out of room and low scr … more
