SOUTHEAST LOG 3-13-21

 OUTHEAST LOG 3-13-21


Bacteria noted in Wrangell Narrows

PETERSBURG - State monitors have determined there are higher than normal levels of fecal coliform at several sites in Wrangell Narrows near town. The highest levels were at the North Boat Harbor and the South Boat Harbor. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Railway cuts jobs

SKAGWAY - The White Pass and Yukon railway announced that two dozen jobs have been "abolished" for 2021 because operations will be seriously curtailed by a lack of cruise ships this summer. Among the jobs cut are coach cleaners, trackmen, diesel mechanics and heavy equipment operators.  THE SKAGWAY NEWS

A 100-person Zoom call?

PRINCE RUPERT - Five generations of Bobby Brown's family gathered together online, COVID style, last week. Brown, a lifelong area fisherman who was born in Masset, turned 95 recently. He has 12 children, 52 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and 21 great-great children. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

Town centennial planned

CRAIG - A committee has formed to plan for next year's 100th anniversary of the town of Craig.  Craig was incorporated on March 1, 1922. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Wrangell: Put on masks

WRANGELL - The borough has re-instituted the local mask mandate. The Assembly also is requiring testing for people arriving at the airport. Officials say the emergency ordinances were spurred by the recent COVID outbreak in Petersburg. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

COVID delays plastic bag elimination

HAINES - In 2019, the borough implemented a ban on single use plastic bags by stores. But in 2021 the ban is being ignored locally just as similar bans are being ignored across the country. The reason? COVID. Most store owners prefer not coming in contact with bags brought to the stores from outside sources. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

New restaurant opens

CRAIG - Angie Demmert and Chanel McKinley are zigging when everyone else is zagging. The two have opened up T.k's, a new restaurant in Craig that is in a food truck attached to a Quonset hut that is attached to the Craig Inn. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Vaccinated won't have to test

HAINES - Travelers who have been fully vaccinated will be no longer be encouraged to test when they arrive in Haines. Non vaccinated people will continue to be encouraged to test on arrival or quarantine for 14 days. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Airport testing to continue

PETERSBURG - COVID 19 testing will continue at the airport through June 30. The borough assembly recently voted to continue the previously mandated state testing for Alaskans and non-residents who arrive at the airport. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

POWCAC sets priorities

CRAIG - The Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council has picked its priorities to present to the state. The most important is continued state support of the Inter-Island Ferry. Also on the list are improvements to the Kasaan Road, the Hydaburg Road, the Whale Pass Road, the Twin Island Road, the Port Saint Nicholas Road, Sandy Beach Road and the Ratz Harbor-Eagle Creek Road. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Half of adults are vaccinated

SKAGWAY - More than half of the year-round adult population of 800 has been vaccinated. Officials expect that number to top 75 percent by mid-month. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Organists sought

PRINCE RUPERT - Can you play the pipe organ? St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral would love to hear from you. The Cathedral's longtime organist passed away last year and church officials are calling on anyone who wants to stop by because the 95-year-old organ needs to be played to keep it "fresh and operable." THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

No animal control then

WRANGELL - Dogs were roaming free in "Wrangell" more than 10,000 years ago. It was recently announced that a leg bone fragment recovered from a cave near Blake Channel 25 years ago is from a dog that lived 10,125 years ago. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Winter games take place

HAINES - The Southeast Alaska State Fair's Winter Games took place recently. Vanessa Wishtar won the tea making contest, Sylvia Heinz won the survival suit relay, Spencer Baumgartner won the frying pan toss, Wendell Harren and Keri Williamson won the avalanche beacon race and Liam Cassidy, Jim Lampkins, Max Lampkins and Azeo Walsh won the 4X4 race. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS


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