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Watershed Coalition tracks salmon stream temp trends
The Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition plans to record the temperature of salmon streams across Southeast Alaska over the next two years. The project aims to collect the data to measure climate change’s affect on Alaska’s most prominent fish.
http://www.kstk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/12StreamTemp.mp3Salmon … more
Republican candidate for District 36 Bob Sivertsen makes campaign stop in Wrangell
Republican candidate for House District 36 Bob Sivertsen made a campaign stop in Wrangell this week to meet with residents.
Sivertsen is the only Republican running against incumbent Dan Ortiz, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats. While in different … more
New Wrangell Principal, William Schwan, sets goals and is ready for the new school year
With the new school year about two weeks away, students aren’t the only ones anxious about classes beginning. New Secondary School Principal, William Schwan, said he’s ready to get over the hump of being the new guy.
“That’s always an … more
Wrangell artist’s painting wins Southeast Alaska State Fair competition, moves on to Palmer
Wrangell will be represented at this year’s Alaska State Fair in Palmer. Local artist, Terree Pino, was named the grand champion in the oil painting division at the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
Pino’s painting will move on to compete with … more
Precautionary Water Advisory Lifted
After reviewing the City of Wrangell's recent sewer main break with EPA’s compliance division, Wrangell is not required to perform ambient water quality monitoring. EPA recognizes the high level of flushing that occurs in our wastewater discharge basin, as identified by the high effluent standards set for Wrangell’s primary wastewater treatment facility. The earlier-issued precautionary recreational water advisory has now been lifted.
Southeast Alaska Native cultural leader, Marge Byrd, dies at 81
The Southeast Alaska Native community is mourning the loss of a cultural leader. Marge Byrd, 81, died on July 24. Services were held at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church Saturday.
Byrd was deeply involved in Wrangell’s Native community. Long-time friend, Tis … more
EPA won’t take immediate action as tides wash away 20,000 gallons of raw sewage
A sewer mainline broke early Monday morning near Zimovia Highway in Wrangell, allowing about 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into the inner harbor.
The break happened near the Zimovia Highway and Case Avenue intersection. Public Works Director, Amber Al-Haddad, said … more
Sewer mainline breaks, allowing 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into harbor
A sewer mainline broke early Monday morning near Zimovia Highway, allowing about 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into Wrangell’s inner harbor.
The break happened near the Zimovia Highway and Case Avenue intersection. The Public Works department was notified around 6:30 … more
Wrangell school offers Tlingit language and culture in classroom
Wrangell high school and middle school students will be offered a new language and cultural class this coming school year. Students will be able to learn Tlingit, a language and culture belonging to one of Southeast Alaska’s predominant Native tribes.… more
Southeast pink harvest expected to be below recent years
The dark areas are pink salmon between the falls in the Anan Creek south of Wrangell. Photo courtesy of Troy Thynes
The largest salmon harvest in Southeast Alaska, the pink salmon fishery, is ramping up. As Angela Denning reports from … more
