Articles from the July 13, 2022 edition
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Both sides of abortion debate in Alaska look to constitutional convention vote
With last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights advocates in Alaska are encouraging voters to vote no on a constitutional convention during the general election this November, while abortion opponents are e...
Police report
Monday, July 4 Courtesy transport. Theft. Dog complaint. Hazardous play. Disturbance. Driving under the influence: Arrested. Traffic stop. Noise complaint. Tuesday, July 5 Traffic stop: Verbal warning for defective headlights on 4-wheeler. Death...
Supreme Court gives states authority to prosecute cases on Native American land
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding state authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American land is fracturing decades of law built around the hard-fought principle that tribes have the right to govern themselves on t...
Thank yous
THANK YOU Thanks and Gunalchéesh to Alaska Vistas, ANB, the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, Harbor Department, Parks and Recreation Department and WCA for all their support with the July 3 canoe races. Both scheduled and spontaneous helping hands...
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Final finishers boat into Ketchikan after 21 days at sea
With smiles and hugs, the 2022 Race to Alaska concluded last Thursday evening when the last two teams still in the race — Fix Oder Nix and Sockeye Voyages — arrived at the finish in Ketchikan’s Thomas Basin. It had taken both teams more than 21 da...
State allows distilleries to sell premixed drinks in small kegs to bars, restaurants
Alaska’s state alcohol regulator is declining to stop distilleries from selling kegs of premixed cocktails despite a warning by federal regulators, who have concluded that the process is illegal. The Alaska Alcohol Control Board has rescinded an a...