The official theme of this year’s Southeast Alaska State Fair was “Spirit of Southeast.” But perhaps it should have been something like ‘Exceeding Expectations.’
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Ketchikan assembly postpones vote on retail marijuana tax, sales tax cap measures
After lengthy discussion Monday, two tax items on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly agenda each were postponed: an increase to the sales tax cap and a tax on retail marijuana.
Rep. Dan Ortiz stops in Wrangell for Bearfest
Rookie state legislator Rep. Dan Ortiz, who represents District 36, is up for re-election in November and said Wrangell residents have expressed concern about the $3.5 billion state budget deficit, the ferry system and a restructuring of the permanent fund.
Troopers investigate death of Prince of Wales woman
According to the online Alaska State Troopers dispatch, Troopers learned of the woman’s death a little after 5 p.m. Sunday. The woman’s identity has been tentatively released as Jodylee Guthrie, 27, and next of kin were notified.
Fisherman found dead on boat near Wrangell
Charles Richards, 28, of Seattle was found unresponsive in his bunk by a crew member.
Techno contra brings new life to traditional dance in Sitka
Contra dancing is a type of folk dance, with European and Appalachian origins. It’s sort of like square dancing, but couples stand in lines. They progress down the line, repeating the dance with the couple standing across from them, all set to folk music.
Sawmill Farm, Tongass farm country
A farmer wants to provide Sitka residents a local source of produce.
Seattle-based company gets permit for senior housing in Juneau
Juneau’s housing market is difficult for everyone, including senior citizens. A Seattle-based company hopes it’ll be the solution to a historical problem.
With a lasso and tourists, boat saves drowning deer
A whale-watching tour saw more than just whales Wednesday, after helping save a deer from drowning in the ocean.
Stikine sockeye run is the best return in a decade
This year’s sockeye salmon run returning to the Stikine River near Petersburg and Wrangell is turning out to be better than expected.