Month: March 2013

Wanted: Kings and Queens

The Fourth of July is a long four months away. But in Wrangell, that means it’s just around the corner. Jillian Privett is the royalty coordinator for the 2013 Fourth of July royalty contest. And she’s looking for kings and queens.

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Tribal leader opposes assault weapons

An influential Southeast Alaska tribal leader says he supports banning assault weapons. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says the proposed ban should not be considered a gun-rights issue.

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Troopers respond to possibly injured eagle

State Troopers received a call Sunday afternoon about a possibly injured eagle near Case Avenue in Wrangell. They responded and spotted the eagle. The bird disappeared up a hill and Troopers asked nearby residents to keep an eye out for the bird.

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