Articles from the October 8, 2015 edition
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Port commish examines thefts and ferry landings
Security was one topic on the minds of Wrangell's Port Commission members when they met on Oct. 1. A compressed air foam system was among the larger items pilfered from the boatyard this year.... Full story
Despite bounteous start, moose season set for average
Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported the first half of the moose season has generally been going well for the Petersburg-Wrangell-Kake area. ADFG wildlife biologist Rich Lowell reported a... Full story
The Way We Were
In the Sentinel 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago. September 30, 1915: Manager J. H. McGehee, of the Alaska Co-operative Fishing & Packing Association, last Tuesday confirmed the story printed in the Sentinel last week in regard to moving their plant...
Prop measures affirmed, incumbents appear re-elected
After Tuesday's polls closed, unofficial results for Wrangell's regular municipal elections were in. Three-hundred twenty-six votes were cast at the Nolan Center, slightly more than the 312 cast last year. Several seats were in contest this year,... Full story
Police reports
Monday, September 28 Citizen Assist—Vehicle Unlocked. Traffic Complaint—Speeder. Tuesday, September 29 Citation was issued to Nicholas Welch, 29, for parking in bus zone. Report of dead deer. Person was contacted to salvage. Wednesday, September 30...
Dan's Dispatch
By Representative Dan Ortiz Governor Walker once said Alaska is “a resource rich, but currently cash poor, state.” I have the honor of representing our district in the Alaska State Legislature. My fellow legislators and I will need to do heavy lif...
University seeks to attract students despite cuts
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – While programs and construction projects are dwindling due to budget cuts, the University of Alaska Southeast is looking at enrollment as a way to continue contributing to the Juneau economy in the long run. UAS Chancellor R...
Death Notice
God called another angel home. The family of Joann Rinehart invites you to join them in a Celebration of Joann’s Life at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 9, 2015 at Harbor Light Assembly of God. A reception will follow at the Alaskan Sourdough L...
Letter to the Editor
A Wrangell Landless meeting was called on August 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. It was chaired by Brad Fluetsch with Bill Willard, Marzieh Schenk, Tis Peterman and Carol Snoddy. This meeting was called to hold an election according to the bylaws. These...
Cross-country season crosses the finish line
The high school cross-country team wrapped up its season over the weekend, with the girls coming in 11th place overall at the State Championships in Anchorage and senior Bryce Gerald coming in eighth...
Workshop gives starting point to charting the past
Residents interested in mapping out their family histories were able to meet at the Irene Ingle Public Library Saturday morning and afternoon for a pair of introductory genealogy sessions. Semi-retired schoolteacher Teresa Campbell of Juneau was invi...
Fish Factor
“Unsettled” best describes the mood among brokers in the business of buying, selling and trading Alaska salmon permits and quota shares of various catches. For salmon permits, “the dust hasn’t really settled” since the season ended, said Doug Bowe...
Meet challenges swimmers, combats cancer
A good turnout was had at the "Crazy Big Swim" meet, jointly held by the Wrangell Swim Club and Wrangell Island Masters Swimming. Of 36 swimmers registered to attend, 32 were able to make it to...
Stikine River hot spring tubs renovated
Repairs to public sites at the Stikine River's popular hot springs have been completed. Located on the mainland some 28 miles northwest of Wrangell, the Chief Shakes Hot Springs flow into a slough...
Supreme Court agrees to hear ANILCA challenge
Last week the Alaska Department of Law announced the United States Supreme Court will take up its legal challenge to federal regulatory oversight. On Friday the department confirmed the nation’s highest court would hear Sturgeon v. Masica, a case in...
Inadequate snow cover linked to yellow cedar decline in Southeast
If you have traveled around Southeast in the past couple of years, you have probably noticed the white, almost ghostly looking trees heavily peppered among what was once healthy forest. Those are...
