Articles from the September 28, 2022 edition
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Skagway looks for solution to rockslides that shut down cruise ship berth
The busy cruise ship town of Skagway is looking for a solution to the rockslides that continue to roll down on its largest cruise ship dock. It also hopes to prevent a major rockslide that experts are calling inevitable. And as winter approaches,...
Walker, Gara say new revenues needed to pay for public services, projects
In a Sept. 21 candidate forum hosted in Fairbanks by the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, Democratic governor candidate Les Gara and independent candidate Bill Walker said that if elected they would seek new state revenue to pay for a variety of projects... Full story
EPA will not decide on Pebble mine until Dec. 2
JUNEAU (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is extending until Dec. 2 the timeline to decide whether to proceed with proposed restrictions that would block plans for the controversial Pebble copper and gold mine in Alaska’s sal...
Police report
Monday, Sept. 19 Report of drunk driver. Paper service. Reckless driving. Agency assist: Ambulance. Summons service. Citizen assist: Vehicle unlocked. Hazardous play. Agency assist: Violating conditions of release. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Report of drunk...
Classified ads
HELP WANTED Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the following extracurricular positions for the 2022-2023 school year: - High School Assistant Volleyball Coach - High School Assistant Wrestling Coach - Middle School Boys’ A...
Alaska Native organizations receive $35 million for education programs
Millions of federal dollars are going to Alaska Native organizations and entities across the state for education projects. The U.S. Department of Education has announced it awarded funds totaling more than $35 million dispersed over three years to...
Former state attorney general indicted for sexual abuse
ANCHORAGE (AP) — A former Alaska attorney general has been indicted by a state grand jury on three felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor, a special prosecutor announced Sept. 21. The allegations against Clyde “Ed” Sniffen involve an Anchorage West...
Sitka processors will sell 20 tons of seafood to cruise lines this summer
Before departing Sitka on a recent cruise stop, The Serenade of the Seas took more than passengers aboard — it took 2,000 pounds of fresh Sitka seafood. It’s the latest development in a collaborative effort that started decades ago among seafood pro...
Judge says Oath Keepers' member likely ineligible to serve in Legislature
An Anchorage judge said last Thursday that based on the limited evidence presented, Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman is likely ineligible to hold public office, but his name will stay on the general election ballot until a trial scheduled for De...
