SOUTHEAST LOG 8-28-21

 

Boro faults census numbers

WRANGELL - The 2020 Census says that the borough population dropped 10 percent between 2010 and 2020, but local officials say they don't believe the numbers. They are asking Alaska's Congressional Delegation to get involved. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Man says he is homeless for smoking

PRINCE RUPERT - Merve Gorda, 68, says he has been living in his wheelchair on the streets for the past week because he was kicked out of subsidized senior housing for smoking. BC Housing declined to discuss specifics but said there are other housing options available. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

F&G employee mauled; bear killed

SITKA - A Fish and Game employee was mauled by a bear on Chichagof Island last week but did not suffer life threatening injuries. The bear was killed by another worker. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Company packs 100,000 cases

PETERSBURG - The steam whistle at the Ocean Beauty seafood plant rattled windows downtown a couple of weeks ago. The whistle was blown to announce the fact the processor had packed 100,000 cases of pink salmon, an important milestone each summer. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Haines school: Mask up

HAINES - Students returning to the Haines School will have to wear masks this fall. Officials say the requirement will be reevaluated after the beginning of classes. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

City gets homeless grant

TERRACE - The city has received an $160,000 provincial grant to help deal with homeless issues. Some of the money will be used to provide additional port-a-potties in the downtown area and part will be used to hire someone to work with the city and various other groups to ensure that homeless people are receiving services and help from the community. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Football back in Juneau

JUNEAU - High school football is back in the Capital City for the first time in two years. Juneau defeated Colony High of Palmer 53-12. The "Huskies" feature players from both Juneau Douglas High and Thunder Mountain High. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

That's what the judges' chambers are for!

SITKA - A man was found sleeping in a court restroom. He was sent on his way. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Chamber loses exempt status

HAINES - The Haines Chamber of Commerce has lost its tax-exempt status from the federal government. Officials say the Chamber failed to file tax returns as required for the past three years. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Cancer costs covered

PRINCE RUPERT -Novartis Phamaceuticals announced last week that it is covering the medication costs of a local man with Stage-4 lung cancer. Mark Bell's medication costs are estimated at more than $16,500 a month, according to the Swiss company. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

31-pounder wins derby

JUNEAU - Tiffany Listberger is the apparent winner of the 75th annual Golden North Salmon Derby with a 31.7-pound king salmon according to the derby’s provisional results. Derby officials say Listberger’s fish is the heaviest to win the derby since 2008. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Deputy manager pondered

WRANGELL - The borough assembly has asked staff to look at adding a Deputy Manager to the borough staff. Manager Lisa Von Bargen has been tasked with creating the new position. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL

Juneau schools: Mask up

JUNEAU - Students returned to school in Juneau earlier this month with masks being required indoors, but optional in outdoor activities. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Power cable nearly complete

PETERSBURG - Replacement of a power cable between Woronkofski and Vank islands is nearly complete. The Southeast Alaska Power Agency says the undersea part is done and the shoreside connections are being completed. THE PETERSBURG PILOT




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