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The Wrangell High School Drama, Debate, and Forensics Team is having a great year. The team placed first at two Southeast competitions despite having only two members. The team is preparing for State Competition, which will be held at Sitka High School from February 26th-28th. KSTK's Tony Gorman caught up with the Sophomore Sydney Reid and Freshman Annie Prysunka to talk about the team's season.

Representatives from Southeast communities gathered at Wrangell's Nolan Center for the Alaska Energy Authority meeting. Hydro-power was the main topic of discussion as well as the AK/BC Intertie. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more on the meeting.

At last night's meeting, the Wrangell Assembly sent a plan concerning the use of the remaining AK/BC Intertie funds back the Wrangell Energy Committee for revision. The move comes just two days before they are scheduled to present the plan at this week's Alaska Energy Authority meeting. The Assembly also discussed a recent trip to Washington, DC, where representatives officially applied for a permit with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to develop hydro-electric power at Ruth Lake. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.

Last weekend, the Wrangell Carving Shed Committee held a benefit dinner and silent auction to raise money for renovations to Chief Shake's Tribal House and a new carving shed. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.

The Alaska Energy Authority is meeting with Wrangell officials, next week, over remaining AK/BC Intertie funds. Last December, the Wrangell Assembly voted to move forward in asking for the release of the funds to complete the project. The Wrangell Energy Committee was charged with coming up with a basic action plan on how the funds will be used. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.