SOUTHEAST LOG 9-11-21

 SOUTHEAST LOG 9-11-21



The grass isn't always greener

PRINCE RUPERT - The greens are yellowing at the Prince Rupert Golf Club. Officials say the cause is golfers using bug spray that contains DEET. DEET is also poisonous to grass. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

Writers' conference cancelled

SKAGWAY - Concern over a statewide spike in COVID 19 cases has caused the annual North Words Symposium to be cancelled. Last year's symposium was held virtually, but officials say that it is too late to transition this year's festival, which was scheduled to be in person, to be switched to on-line. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

57 pounder wins POW Derby

CRAIG - A 57.6-pound king is the winner of the Craig/Klawock Salmon Derby. The soaker was caught by Travis Wilson of Montgomery, Texas. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND NEWS

Peratrovich mural completed

JUNEAU - A 60-foot mural honoring Alaska civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich is complete. The mural, by Crystal Worl, is on the side of the municipal parking garage. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Smelter negotiations back on

KITIMAT - Negotiations have resumed in Vancouver as Rio Tinto and the Unifor union are looking to resolve a strike at that Kitimat aluminum smelter that began on July 25. More than 900 workers are striking. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

No plane ride for itchy hide?

SITKA - A passenger at the airport wearing a reindeer hide was reported as being unruly. He left before the police arrived. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

No to seasonal sales tax

HAINES - The borough assembly has said no to a seasonal sales tax, at least for the time being. The assembly referred the issue back to finance committee for further discussion. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Dog parks planned

TERRACE - The city government is working with Rotary to get grant funding for two new off-leash dog parks. Just under $90,000 is being sought to build the parks on Agar Street and Sparks Street. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Home is where the equity is

WHITEHORSE - Home prices in the Yukon are continuing to spiral upward. The average home price is now slightly more than $650,000, a a jump of $60,000 since the beginning of 2021. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR

Taiya River floods

SKAGWAY - Recent heavy rains brought the Taiya River just short of its all-time crest. The 19-foot crest caused flooding in Dyea. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Government restructuring

SMITHERS - A consultant hired by the town has determined there are too many different departments reporting directly to Chief Administrative Officer Diana Plouffe and that several currently independent departments need to become sub departments of other departments. THE SMITHERS INTERIOR NEWS

Clerk is new deputy manager

SKAGWAY - City Clerk Emily Deach is the new deputy borough manager. Deach will remain clerk until a new clerk is appointed. THE SKAGWAY NEWS

Aren't we all?

SITKA - A caller complained he was being slandered on social media. Police investigated. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

More empty shelves

HAINES - Like most of the communities in Southeast, Haines is seeing empty store shelves because of supply issues. Local officials also say that inflation since last year - pegged at more than 6 percent - is making it harder for locals to afford what is on the shelves. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS


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