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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.

Wrangell has officially become Alaska's eighteenth borough. During Tuesday night's special city council meeting, the new assembly and boards swore in as well as the first mayor of the city and borough of Wrangell. KSTK's Lisa Phu was there and files this report.