Articles from the May 22, 2014 edition
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Wrangell High School graduates 17
The 17 graduates of the 2014 class of Wrangell High School will be headed as far away as Florida. In the coming years, they will study mathematics, combination welding, physics, art, and film. They... Full story
Nolan cuts, electric rate hikes possible in 2015 budget
Preliminary budget figures show a looming $64,000 reduction in funding for the Nolan Center. The draft budget, released publicly for the first time May 13, and discussed in a budget workshop before the regular borough assembly meeting, also shows a p... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. May 28, 1914: At a special meeting of the town council last Monday evening, a petition from the school board was read asking for the council to make an appropriation for the high school next year. After...
Correction:
The May 15 Page 9 story “Meissner holds salmon derby lead after first weekend” incorrectly stated that this was the second straight year for the three-bag limit for the Salmon Derby, and omitted the names of the derby committee. Derby committee mem...
Police reports
Monday, May 12 Parking Complaint. Tuesday, May 13 Hit and Run. Wednesday, May 14 Agency Assist – Line Crew. Suspicious Person. Citizen assist – vehicle was unlocked. Officer responded to family dispute. Officer responded to an assault. Report of har...
Wrangell High seniors receive almost $500,000 in scholarships, awards
The class of 2014 will have more than a little financial assistance as they head off to college. Wrangell High School officials formally acknowledged the numerous scholarships and financial awards... Full story
Letters to the Edito
To the Editor: In this day of wanting everything given to us, reality often is overlooked. Here is a case: both responses to the question posed to Chuck residents reflect both sides of this concern. In the end as it affects this marine traveler, I...
Coalition seeks funds for Stikine monitoring
It may not be among the sexiest causes in the world, but it might be crucial to anyone who makes their living near the Stikine River. The Southeast Alaska Watershed Coalition went before the US Forest Service’s Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) seeki...
Marijuana opposition group announces contribution
JUNEAU (AP) — A group formed to fight a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Alaska said Monday that it's gotten its first major contribution. “Big Marijuana. Big Mistake. Vote No on 2”said Chenega Corp. has commi...
Parent asks for bullying policy change
A concerned mother and teacher asked the school board to consider amending the bullying policy Monday. Mikki Kauppila presented school board members with a photocopy of a hurtful text message she said was circulated about her daughter on private...
Fish Factor
Trollers in Southeast Alaska provide fresh king salmon nearly year round, but the runs of reds and kings to the Copper River mark the “official start” of Alaska’s salmon season. On May 15 the fleet of more than 570 fishermen set out their nets on a...
Summer reading expands to include high school readers
If past years are any indication, more than 100 students will complete the public library’s summer reading program this year. For the first time this year officials at the Irene Ingle Memorial library have opened the reading program to include h...
Candidate Sullivan visits Wrangell
Lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dan Sullivan stopped in Wrangell May 15, part of a wider campaign swing through Southeast Sullivan is the current Republican mayor of Anchorage and says he wants to...
Woman walks for help after bear attack in Alaska
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — Bloodied and dazed after being slashed by the claws of a brown bear, a woman struggled to walk 2 miles along a curvy, hilly trail to find someone to help her. The woman, who has asked that her i...
Wrangell hat slated for auction block
A ceremonial hat from the Wrangell Kiks.ádi tribe was set to go before the auction gavel in New York Wednesday. The potential auction of a priceless heirloom has galvanized tribal leaders, who say...