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Wrangell may see a new city attorney this spring. At their last meeting, the city council voted four-to-three to replace current city attorney Mitch Seaver with Juneau based Amy Gurton Mead. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

The second annual fitness triathlon is taking place on July 6. While that date may seem far away, it's never too early to start training. An informational meeting on the fitness triathlon will be held this Wednesday and anyone who's interested is encouraged to attend. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

The Wrangell Museum will hold an opening for two new exhibits on Friday. Both exhibits feature local Wrangell artists. "Paintings by Caleah Gadd" will run until March 24. And "Gestalt Critter Compositions," photography by Rick Rivard, will run until May. KSTK's Lisa Phu had the opportunity to catch up with Rivard and files this report.

Last month, Wrangell Seafoods wrote the city of Wrangell five bad checks equaling close to $50,000. This amount plus others mean that WSI is late on fees to the city totaling over $110,000. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the council said they've had enough. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

About a decade ago, a plan was hatched by Stephen Todd to ski the 150 miles of frozen Stikine River from Telegraph Creek to the flats. Joined by two friends Bob Lippert and Scott Forbes, the epic journey was recently completed in fifteen days. With the help of an audiolog made by the three Wrangell men during the trip, KSTK's Lisa Phu brings us the story.