Author: June Leffler

Effort to cut Wrangell junkyard funding struck down in 7-4 vote

Rep. David Guttenberg of Fairbanks: “Using the quarry might be the easier step, but the community has spoken.”

Draft budget includes full $5 million for Wrangell’s Byford Junkyard cleanup

In a session last night, the House Finance Committee allocated $2.5 million for Wrangell’s Byford Junkyard cleanup. With the Senate Finance Committee’s allocation, that means SB 142 now includes $5 million to help ship tons of...

Despite governor’s request, legislators question pricier option for Wrangell cleanup

The state allocated $14 million for the cleanup. $8.3 million has been spent so far. Enough is left to finish the project, on island.

House Finance Committee considers matching $2.5 million for off-island Byford cleanup

Wrangell constituents Jamie Roberts, Angie Flickinger, Esther Ashton and Kim Wickman plead for the extra funding to maintain the integrity of Pat’s Creek, which is located near the proposed dumpsite.