Articles from the January 28, 2016 edition
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Warm-weather storms batter region
Wrangell residents were rocked late Monday and early Tuesday morning as a storm system worked its way northward along the Southeast panhandle. Homes, businesses and facilities along Zimovia Highway... Full story
WCA elections set for Wednesday
Members of the Wrangell Cooperative Association are encouraged to come vote on Wednesday, with nine candidates putting their names in for four seats on the Council. The open seats each carry a two-year term, going to the four candidates with the... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. January 26, 1916: The Alaska Native Brotherhood gave a big dance at the Rink last Monday evening, which was well attended. The dance was given for the benefit of their band and they raised a good sum to...
Hospital lab to get new diagnostic devices
Wrangell’s hospital will be getting two new pieces of equipment for its laboratory. The Wrangell Medical Center Board approved the leasing of a chemical analyzer and blood coagulation analyzer at its Jan. 20 meeting. CEO Robert Rang explained the d... Full story
Police reports
Monday, January 18 Citizen Assist. Domestic Disturbance. Report of Gunshot. Traffic – Verbal warning given. Tuesday, January 19 Citizen Assist – Unlock Vehicle. Agency Assist/Welfare Check. Disorderly Conduct. Agency Assist – 911 Caller repor...
Marijuana regulations to take effect next month
Alaskan fans of cannabis are another step closer to being able to pick up the drug from their own neighborhood dispensaries. Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott filed marijuana establishment regulations in accordance with state statute. The...
Dan's Dispatch
Legislators should be held to a high standard. They should lead by example in this fiscal crisis by cutting their own per diem and getting their work done in a timely manner. Legislators will...
Economic development looking ahead to lands discussions
Meeting January 20, the Economic Development Committee began thinking about the next steps for its ongoing review of entitlement lands use. The City and Borough of Wrangell last April received management authority from the Alaska Department of...
Lady Chiefs pick up wins in Wrangell weekend
Wrangell High School's girls basketball team was dealt another pair of losses over the weekend, hosting Metlakatla. During Friday's game, the Lady Wolves quickly fell behind Metlakatla's offense,...
Boys doubly defeated in Metlakatla matchup
On the road at Metlakatla High School, the Wrangell Wolves basketball team took a pair of losses in its third weekend of the season. During the varsity game on Jan. 21 the hosting Chiefs led things off with a 15-6 lead in the first, building from...
Fish Factor
A single Chinook salmon is worth more than a barrel of oil. The winter kings being caught by Southeast Alaska trollers are averaging10 pounds each with a dock price of $7.34 a pound, according to state fish tickets. That adds up to $73.40 per fish, c...
Assembly moves forward with WCA office site
After a public hearing and much discussion Tuesday evening, the Wrangell City and Borough Assembly approved a contract zone for light industrial use for a transportation office, storage and maintenance area requested by Wrangell Cooperative...
