The local tribe in Wrangell received a $100,000 grant, in part, to curb outward migration. The tribe will create a five-year plan to bolster industry and community services that could keep people from moving out of town.
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Citizen scientists help biologists discover unique bat behavior
Since 2014, the state has recruited citizen scientists to monitor bats in Southeast Alaska, and discoveries are being made. For example, last summer, the state recorded the first documentation of swarming behavior outside of a cave or mine.
Southeast Alaska Native key figure, Marge Byrd, dies at 81
Marge Byrd, 81, died on July 24. Services were held Saturday at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church.
Sewer mainline breaks, allowing 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into harbor
A sewer mainline broke early Monday morning near Zimovia Highway, spilling 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into Wrangell’s inner harbor.
Wrangell school offers Tlingit language and culture in classroom
Wrangell high school and middle school students will be offered a new language and cultural class this coming school year.
Formline allows children to express themselves with traditional artform
The Alaska Native Sisterhood Association – or ANSA – wrapped up a three-day Native art class for Wrangell children Aug. 3. About 20 kids gathered to learn the traditional artform known as formline, the art of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribes of Southeast Alaska.