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Wrangell was one of 123 communities in Alaska Thursday afternoon to ‘March for Respect’ in an effort to standup against domestic violence and sexual assault.

At Tuesday’s Borough Assembly Meeting, hospital staff and members of the community gave testimony regarding ordinance amendments that would change staff policies and financial reporting requirements at the city-owned hospital.

After a year of planning, Wrangell has completed its long-term sustainable outdoor recreation plan. Organizers are now working with the community to get some of the projects started.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is working on a study of elk on Etolin and Zarembo Islands, near Wrangell. In 1987 elk were introduced to the area and could affect the plants and deer.

On Tuesday April 3rd, oral arguments were heard in the case of Wrangell Physician Dr. Greg Salard vs. Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) in Superior Court. KSTK’s Charlotte Duren reports.