Author Archives: Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News
Wrangell dancers take Celebration 2014 stage
The Old Willow Town Dancers, with students in the community’s Johnson-O’Malley Program, performed at Celebration 2014 in Juneau. more
Wrangell paddlers complete journey to Celebration 2014
Canoes landed on a crowded beach in Juneau Wednesday to kick off the Southeast Alaska Native festival known as Celebration 2014. Alicia Chilton and Ken Hoyt were two paddlers who have roots in Wrangell.
Chilton was born and raised in … more
State turns over Meyers Chuck dock ownership
Wrangell officials have agreed to take over the Meyers Chuck dock. The state will provide funds for a replacement. more
Mark Mitchell appointed to Wrangell Assembly
Wrangell’s newest Borough Assembly member is a relatively recent arrival. Mark Mitchell calls himself a semi-retired Colorado rancher. more
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2014
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met Tuesday, June 10, 2014 for a Regular Assembly Meeting. To listen to the audio of that meeting, click “more” here. more
Wrangell utility rates to increase about 5 percent
Borough Manager Jeff Jabusch says electric rates will go up 5 percent across the board next month. Water, sewer and garbage fees will increase between 4 and 6 percent. more
Southeast loses 10 school superintendents
More than half of Southeast Alaska’s school districts have hired new superintendents this year. Why are so many leaving and what impact will that have? more
No free ride for Southeast legislative candidates
All Southeast legislative incumbents face challengers this year. A dozen people put their names in the hat by Monday’s filing deadline. more
Wrangell timber sale plan moving forward
The U.S. Forest Service is moving closer to selling old-growth timber stands on roaded areas of Wrangell Island. more
Wrangell’s new boat lift is up and running
Wrangell’s new boat lift hauled its first vessel out of the water over the weekend. more
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 51. VARIABLE WINDS 10 MPH.
