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In the midst of a possible four dam pool divestiture, the Wrangell city council wants to determine if Tyee Lake can be a stand-alone hydroelectric project.

Wrangell is currently running diesel generators for their electricity while Tyee goes thought it's annual maintenance. Customers will be paying a fuel surcharge during the two weeks Tyee will be down and this on top of the ever rising cost of electricity means that consumers need to know about ways to conserve energy. KSTK's Kelley Decker compiled this top ten list of ways you can reduce your electric bill.

The Wrangell city council decided to preliminarily sign the confidentiality and non-circumvention agreement with private company Cascade Creek, LLC. The decision was made despite some concerns raised by former city attorney Mitch Seaver.

Cascade Creek is trying to develop a network of hydroelectric projects in Thomas Bay north of Petersburg. The projects are jointly called the Thomas Bay Energy Development.

The annual shutdown of the Tyee Lake hydroelectric project is currently taking place and is scheduled to last two weeks. This means that until Tyee is back on, Wrangell is getting their electricity through diesel generators. And Wrangell residents are paying for it.

As of June 1, the Wrangell Trial Court will no longer be serving as a passport acceptance facility. Until a new one is established in town, Wrangell residents will have to travel elsewhere to apply for a new passport.