Author: kstkadmin

By now everyone knows or has heard of T.J. Friend, Wrangell's current law enforcement officer of the Forest Service. While his title, Officer Friend, should denote a sense of safety and congeniality, the Wrangell ranger district has received a few complains suggesting otherwise. Recently, Friend stopped by the KSTK studio to clear up some misconceptions surrounding his position within the community.

Selling garnets to tourists is an age old tradition for Wrangell kids. Hot spots for selling the local gem include the Nolan Center and the ferry terminal. Last Thursday, KSTK's Lisa Phu wandered down to the cruise ship dock when the Empress of the North was in port and interview two Wrangell garnet sellers Corey Goicoechea and Devin Miller.

Oregon-resident Jan Herron won Wrangell's 56th Annual King Salmon Derby with a 41.2-pound fish. The last day of the derby was Sunday, June 8, ending thirty days of competitive fishing around Wrangell.

Despite missing their target closing date of June 1, Polaris Management is still working on purchasing the Wrangell sawmill.

The second annual Race Unity Day picnic is taking place Sunday afternoon at 12:30 in Shoemaker Park. The picnic, sponsored by the Baha'is of Wrangell, will feature balloons, a puppet show, and pony rides for the kids and live music and food for the entire family. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend.