Wrangell is moving forward with plans to build a massive shipyard that could repair state ferries, U.S. Coast Guard ships, research vessels, and military vessels as well. It’s also expected to bring hundreds of jobs to town. But the project would be costly.
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Jack Carney is on probation for a year after pleading guilty on July 2 to disorderly conduct – challenge to fight.
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One change met with some pushback. The borough initially proposed sales tax exemptions for churches and nonprofits for “occasional” business lasting less than three days per year.
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“This is huge for our economic development potential,” said Wrangell’s Borough Manager, Mason Villarma. He said the project will help prepare Wrangell for the newly planned shipyard, which is expected to be the largest in the region.
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Fishermen in Southeast Alaska will be able to harvest about 70,000 more king salmon this season than last year.
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