Articles from the March 10, 2016 edition
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Institute ideas begin to take shape
Use of Wrangell's former Institute property continues to take shape after a pair of town meetings last week. Acquired by the city in 1995, the 134-acre property has potential for residential developme... Full story
Search underway for new principal
Wrangell Public Schools has initiated a search for a new secondary schools principal, after receiving notice from current principal Kendall Benson late last month that he would not be seeking a second year. Hailing from Utah, Benson had been hired... Full story
Assembly greenlights substation replacement
The City and Borough Assembly approved a multimillion dollar infrastructure plan put forward by Wrangell Municipal Light and Power on Tuesday, which is set to tackle a half-dozen deficiencies over as many years. The decision follows a utility study...
Ranger district looking for feedback on recreation program
The Forest Service's Wrangell district will be reexamining the future of its recreation program, hosting a conversation with the public on March 15. Part of the Tongass National Forest, the ranger... Full story
Police reports
Monday, February 29 Parking Complaint. Report of Assault. Report of Scam. Driving Complaint. Agency Assist: Smoke Alarm. Tuesday, March 1 Civil Issue. MVA: Vehicle rolled and hit another vehicle. Citizen Assist. Trespass Warning given. Wednesday,...
Legislature headed into budget negotiations
Stopping in Wrangell last week, District 36 Rep. Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) was able to share with the Sentinel some his perspectives on how the state's current budget negotiations are headed. House...
Port commissioners get new moorage rate proposal
Monday evening’s meeting of the Port Commission was spent largely on discussing rate increases, with an hour-long workshop focused on moorage fees. The way harbormaster Greg Meissner figured it, stalls at the moment are not paying nearly enough for t...
Heading to Region V
Garrett Miller shoots from the three during Wrangell's game against Metlakatla on Friday. The Wolves lost to the visitors 30-44, but fought hard again in the next afternoon's game for a 56-52 win...
Parks filling policy gaps
Wrangell’s Parks and Recreation Department will be changing up the fee assistance program, its advisory board decided. Meeting on March 2, the board examined the program since its redesign last year. “What we found there is, we are going to eliminate...
Fish Factor
Fish stomachs could help solve the mystery of why Alaska halibut are so small for their age. Halibut weights are about one-third of what they were 30 years ago, meaning a halibut weighing 120 pounds in the late 1980s is closer to 40 pounds nowadays....
