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Rally for the Cure women's golf event is coming to Wrangell's Muskeg Meadows for the fourth year in a row. Women of all ages, golfers and non-golfers alike, are invited to participate in Rally for the Cure, which takes place on August 15. The event promises to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection, as well as provide for some good old girl fun. KSTK's Lisa Phu brings us the story.

Despite competing FERC permit applications for Ruth Lake as well as some other disagreements regarding energy in the region, Wrangell and Petersburg may soon be working toward the same goals once again. At last week's commission board meeting of Thomas Bay Power Authority, the commissioners decided to take the leadership role in finding common ground between the two communities on power development. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting that this year's pink salmon run will fare better than last year. While Alaska Fish and Game is gearing up for pinks, sockeyes have improved after a slow start. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.

Last month, a group of young Wrangellites wrapped up the First Annual Fish Camp. The group took a trip up the Stikine River where they learned how to catch and prepare smoked fish. The trip was funded through a traditional foods grant from the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). Local SEARHC Health Advocate Tammi Meissner recently talked with KSTK's Tony Gorman about the experience.

A mobile home on the Panhandle claimed two lives. The incident is currently under investigation by the Alaska State Fire Marshal Office. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.