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In an effort to keep up with federal and state environmental standards, including the Clean Water Act, the city of Wrangell will be installing a wash down pad and treatment center as part of the city travelift. This will cause the boat haul-out facility to be closed for one month this summer, but harbor master Greg Meissner doesn't think that will stop the momentum of business. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

The Hospice of Wrangell is offering a two-session symposium on Friday night and Saturday morning to introduce and start training anyone who is interested. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

Late Tuesday night around midnight, the fire department responded to a call reporting the smell of ammonia coming from Wrangell Seafoods. DEC has been notified and the leak is considered minor. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

In light of a possible divestiture of the Four Dam Pool, which may result in a two dam pool between Tyee and Swan Lake, Wrangell city council member Ernie Christian made an interesting motion – to study the feasibility of Tyee being a stand-alone project. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

The Washington-state company that wants to develop a network of hydro-power plants in Thomas Bay near Petersburg has asked the city of Wrangell to enter into a confidential agreement about potentially working together on the project.

In response, Wrangell city councilors this week categorically denied agreeing to work with the company, and took no action on the proposal, which the city's attorney advised could be challenged under open records law. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.