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Authorities confirmed earlier today that former US Senator Ted Stevens died following a plane crash near Dillingham. Authorities say the plane carrying Stevens, former NASA chief Sean O'Keefe, and seven others crashed Monday night en route to the Agulowak Lodge. Stevens and four others were killed. O'Keefe and his daughter were among the four who survived. Stevens served in the US Senate from 1968-2008. During his time in the Senate, he brought many projects and billions of dollars to Alaska. His long tenure came to an abrupt end in 2008, when he was convicted of seven counts of federal corruptions charges. A few weeks later, he narrowly lost his bid for re-election to current Democratic Senator Mark Begich. Stevens was 86. Here are some reactions from Wrangell.

A Wrangell boat shop is looking to the public for input on a recently submitted proposal to the Army Corps of Engineers on a possible maintenance project. The project calls for the replacement of one of its aging railways. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.

This year has been good for the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA) when it comes to Anita Bay. The summer chum and coho runs have done well in 2010. SSRAA expects the fall coho run to do well within the coming months. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.

Wrangell's Dustin Johnson became the first winner of the Bearfest Marathon. It was his second victory of the year. The event was one of many that wrapped up the First Annual Alaska Bearfest over the weekend. KSTK' Tony Gorman has more.

During the first two days of Alaska Bearfest, symposiums concerning bears and their behavior were held where panelists from different entities shared their expertise to the public. One of the symposiums' panelists, Dr. Barrie Gilbert, is no stranger to bruins. Gilbert is a retired professor from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and currently resides in Ontario. He has over 35 years of experience researching bears in the U.S. and Canada. KSTK's Tony Gorman spoke with Gilbert after Thursday's symposium about his experiences with different species of bears and thoughts about Alaska Bearfest.