A fungus that’s damaged trees in Southcentral and Interior Alaska has been discovered in Southeast. But there’s a chance its spread could be stopped.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Wrangell, workers reach new contract agreement
Wrangell has a new agreement with its unionized workers. If approved by the Borough Assembly, it will end three years of sometimes acrimonious talks over wages and benefits.
Murkowski speaks with constituents about health care during Senate recess
Wrangell got some national attention on the Fourth of July, but it wasn’t for its parade.. It was because of a visit from U.S. Senate Lisa Murkowski. She was one of just four of the Senate’s 52 Republicans to make a public appearance during the national holiday. Longtime Alaska journalist Julia O’Malley covered Murkowski’s Wrangell…
Update: Someone may want to buy the ferry Taku, but they need more time
Someone is interested in buying the retired ferry Taku. As a result, the Alaska Marine Highway System is giving interested parties an extra month to submit bids.
Wrangell contract talks end, strike may resume
Wrangell officials have pulled out of contact talks with the union representing municipal workers, which could lead to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members to go back on strike.
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Amalga Harbor hatchery chum run opened to seiners
Southeast seiners will have a shot at a large run of hatchery chums for six hours Thursday. The opening is at Amalga Harbor, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Juneau.
Tulsequah Chief Mine controversy deepens as it courts new investors
Southeast Alaska tribal groups are calling for cleanup of British Columbia’s long-abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. The call comes as a Canadian investment firm shops the prospect to potential new owner.
Municipal workers, Wrangell Borough officials return to bargaining table
Wrangell’s municipal workers’ strike is over, at least for now. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Wrangell Borough officials returned to the bargaining table today. That came as the 24 striking workers went back to their jobs.
Shareholders re-elect Sealaska board incumbents
The management slate won this year’s Sealaska board election. Three incumbents and a newcomer who ran with them beat out eight independent candidates.
What’s the ferry Taku’s new price? It’s a secret
The state is advertising the ferry Taku again. It listed the ship earlier at $1.5 million, then at $700,000. This time, there’s no advertised minimum.