Author: Sage Smiley

10-Mile pipe shows elevated bacteria levels, WCA recommends boiling water

The tribe says that the elevated coliform level isn’t an emergency, but that people who collect and drink water from the pipe should take precautions.

Early voting for Alaska’s August 16 election opens today

Voting for both the regular primary election and the special general election will be on the same ballot.

Petersburg wins blood-donation competition against Wrangell

Both communities saw about 3% of their populations turn out to donate blood – about 1% higher than the state average.

Alaska’s blood bank to host its first blood drive in Wrangell

Coordinators say it’s a unique opportunity for Wrangell teens and adults to help save lives, and to engage in some friendly competition with neighboring Petersburg.

New study details mining impacts to salmon habitat, even hundreds of miles downstream

The paper’s authors say their analysis points to a need for more comprehensive risk consideration for mines, in order to protect salmon watersheds throughout the Northwest.