Articles from the November 8, 2012 edition

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 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

SEAPA workshop discusses possible TBPA takeover

The City and Borough of Wrangell held a workshop on Monday, Nov. 5 to deal with a number of issues related to the Southeast Alaska Power Agency, Thomas Bay Power Authority, and a report by an... Full story

 
 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

Wrangell man arrested on pot, pill allegations

A local man is in custody after an indictment for alleged drug possession and maintaining a residence in the borough for the purpose of distribution was returned against him by a grand jury in Sitka.... Full story

 

Traditional lanterns readied for Shakes Tribal House

Linda Churchill and Suzie Kasinger show off a quartet of traditional lanterns taken from the interior of the Chief Shakes Tribal House that they recently cleaned and repainted. The lanterns were last...

 

ALASKA ELECTION 2012

ALASKA ELECTION 2012 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Statewide/Local Results) U.S. House of Representatives – At-Large (86 percent reporting) *Don Young (R) – 135,679/609 Sharon Cissna (D) – 60,395/123 Jim McDermott (I) – 10,835/28 Ted Gianoutsos (L) – 3,935... Full story

 

High winds topple tree

Winds in excess of 50 miles per hour toppled this tree about a quarter mile north of the Pats Lake Landing turnout on Sunday, Nov. 5. The National Weather Service predicted winds could gust as high...

 

The Way We Were

Nov. 14, 1912: Considerable uneasiness is felt here for the safety of “Capt. Kidd” a well known Wrangell character, who with his daughter, went up the Stikine to the Hot Springs some six weeks ago and who have not been heard from since. From all info...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

Cassiar Street redevelopment meeting held

The City and Borough of Wrangell held a workshop meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to discuss plans relevant to the redevelopment of Cassiar Street in downtown. According to a letter from Wrangell project manager Amber Al-Haddad to landowners in the area,... Full story

 

Police reports

Monday, Oct. 29 -Person reported harassment. -Officer responded to noise complaint. Tuesday, Oct. 30 -Officer responded to report of stolen item. -Officer unlocked vehicle. -Arrested Bryan Hough Thompson, 26, on charges of DUI. -Citation issued to Be...

 

Courts

On Oct. 30, Wrangell Magistrate Chris Ellis adjudicated the following cases: Jeremiah D. Paul, 27, was found guilty of Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance and Endangering a Vulnerable Adult in the 2nd Degree. He was sentenced to two...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

Sanger newest admin to lead WMC

Wrangell Medical Center has yet another new administrator at its helm while the City and Borough of Wrangell and PeaceHealth Ketchikan search for a new, permanent replacement for former hospital...

 

Stork report

John & Cynthia Waddington proudly announce the completion of their family with a baby girl: Verity Star Waddington Born on October 22, 2012 Weighing 7.9 lbs Bartlett Regional Hospital - Juneau, AK...

 
 By Greg Knight    Sports    November 8, 2012

Wolves wrestle hard in Metlakatla

The Wrangell Wolves wrestling team managed to earn a number of high placements during its meet at Metlakatla High School last weekend. Aside from Wrangell, teams from Craig, Hydaburg, Klawock,...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

KSTK meets $17K funding goal

The fall pledge drive for KSTK FM, Wrangell’s non-profit community radio station, met its earning goal of $17,000 during the week of Sept. 22-27. The amount raised during the week-long drive was significantly greater than what the station brought in...

 

Prosecutors balk at Marshall dismissal claim

Prosecutors in the criminal case against Wrangell resident Steve Marshall have opposed a motion to dismiss his case based on his attorney’s argument that the indictment against him is unconstitutional...

 

Early Trick or Treat in downtown

Brett Abrahamson (Captain America), along with Elissa DeBoer (Vampiress) and Gavin DeBoer (Scream Killer) attack the candy basket at the Wrangell Cooperative Association during Wrangell’s “Early Tri...

 
 By Greg Knight    News    November 8, 2012

Phase II of boatyard on the way

The next step in the renovation process at the Marine Service Center in Wrangell is about to get underway – with better roadways and a paved connection to Trident Seafoods on the horizon. The section...

 

Fish Factor

The results of a six year study on Western salmon will be unveiled this month and the conclusions are not what people of the region had hoped for. Some background: the Western Alaska Salmon Stock Identification Project (WASSIP) was created in 2006 by...

 

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