SOUTHEAST LOG 7-17-21

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 7-17-21

You say 'LeConte' and I say...

PETERSBURG - Residents can't agree on the pronunciation of "LeConte" as in the glacier. But in 1962, a relative of the namesake of the glacier, geologist Joseph LeConte, visited town and told the Petersburg Press that the ending "e" is indeed silent. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Administrator resigns

THORNE BAY - The community is looking for a new city administrator after Les Carter resigned in early June. City Clerk Teri Feibel is the acting administrator. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Miss Alaska developing show

JUNEAU - Alyssa London, Miss Alaska in 2017, is continuing on her mission to tell accurate stories of contemporary Native life. The Southeast Tlingit Native is part of a group developing a series of programs called "Culture Story." The project is supported by Alaska Airlines, Sealaska and the Alaska Humanities Forum among others. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Fire fines to top $1,000

PRINCE RUPERT- Officials say that anyone starting a fire in violation of a region wide ban will face a large fine. The fines will begin at $1,100. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

Relative Gloom Index?

HAINES - Local meteorologist Jim Green has developed a "Relative Gloom Index." Based on his calculations, May was gloomier than normal, but not record breaking "gloom." The index is based on the amount of rainfall, cloud cover and the average temperatures. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

No gas tax hike

SITKA - Two members of the Borough Assembly are withdrawing their proposal for a vote on a 3 percent gas tax increase. They say that after researching the issue further they have decided the tax would be too challenging to implement. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Semper Fidelis

COFFMAN COVE - Dayna Jo Johnson has been appointed to the United States Coast Guard Academy. Johnson - a 2020 Craig High graduate, spent the last year at the Georgia Military College Prep School. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Missing the point

JUNEAU - A 53-year-old man was arrested for third degree assault on the Brotherhood Bridge recently. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Neighbors fault venue

HAINES - A property in Viking Cove is again under scrutiny for hosting events. Some say the events, like a recent wedding with 175 guests, violate the property permit, but the planning commission says the permit only relates to the number of people - 20 - that are allowed to stay overnight on the property. Neighbors had similar complaints in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Jets return to airport

TERRACE - Jets have returned to the Northwest Regional Airport. Air Canada is now operating Airbus A320 jets on its Vancouver to Terrace runs three days week, replacing smaller turboprop planes that have flown the route for several years. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Brothers row 360 miles

PETERSBURG - Jake and Jens Hammer took part recently in the Washington 360 boat race in Puget Sound. In a nod to family heritage they rowed a 19-foot traditional Norwegian giet or goat boat. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

New realty opens

KLAWOCK - Melissa and Ron Matecki have formed Prince of Wales Island Realty. The couple had previously worked for Coastal Real Estate for five years. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST

Elliott wins Ripinsky race


HAINES - Local resident Sarah Elliott finished first in the annual Fourth of July Ripinsky Run on Sunday. Elliott finished with a time of 32:13. Behind her was Chad Bieberich, who completed the run in 36:33. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS


Paraglider "sticks" the landing

JUNEAU - A paraglider on Mt. Roberts had to be rescued after getting tangled up in a tree recently. Officials say she was stuck 60 feet above the ground not far from the Mt. Robert Nature Center. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

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