Wrangell Sentinel -

Officials from Trident Seafoods have received a conditional use permit request for the construction of a new bunkhouse.

The company received the permit by a 5-0 vote of the borough planning and zoning commission Jan. 9. They also received a 5-0 vote on a variance permit for off-street parking at the same location, near the intersection of Case and Front streets.

The facility will house between 40 and 80 people at a time.

Trident officials hope to conclude construction on the new bunkhouse June 1, in time for the majority of summer salmon season, said Trident Corporate Communications Officer...