SOUTHEAST LOG 2-5-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 2-5-22
Alaska interception alleged
PRINCE RUPERT - Officials from the Gitxsan, Gitanyow, and Wet’suwet’en First Nations tribes in Northwest BC say that Alaskan interception of salmon is denying them of their harvesting rights. The three tribes say that while they are being forced to cut back on harvest for conservation purposes, large numbers of salmon returning to north coast rivers, are being intercepted by Alaskan fishers. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Tis Pothole Season!
PETERSBURG - A hole was reported forming at the corner of 4th Street and Ira II. Public works responded. THE PETERSBURG PILOT
Rio Tinto fined
KITIMAT - WorkSafeBC has fined Rio Tinto $678,000 for violating worker air quality standards at its Kitimat aluminum smelter.  Company officials say it was following procedures that had been approved by the Province. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL
Hiring process pondered
PETERSBURG - The borough assembly is reassessing the borough's hiring process. Members discussed it at a recent meeting, after a police officer was fired after posting a picture of his child allegedly performing a Nazi salute. THE PETERSBURG PILOT
Taxi safety faulted
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Status of Women Council says Whitehorse needs to step up to improve safety for women riding in area taxis. The council says the issue has been around for many years, particularly involving indigenous women. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR
Composer pens climate change work
JUNEAU - Local composer Mike Bucy has created a classical work about global warming, called Babel 2.0. The piece, which is based on the work of UAF scientist Vladimir Alexeev was premiered in November. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Who knew?
SITKA - The "best known ukelele player on the world" recently performed in Sitka. Hawaiian Jake Shimabukuro's concert was sponsored by the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
Terrace native to head regional government
TERRACE - Lisa Gasser is the new chief administrator of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. Gasser, a native of Terrace, is currently the chief administrative officer of the Village of Hazelton and will join the regional district office in March. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Arts fest dedicated to Botello
THORNE BAY - The 2022 Prince of Wales Island Arts Extravaganza will be dedicated to the memory of Litzi Botello.  Botello, of Port Protection, died last August. The event will take place on July 23. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST
Harbor ramp sinks
HAINES - Heavy snow, ice buildup and a low tide combined to sink a ramp down to the harbor early last month. The ramp was temporarily fixed to maintain access, but that a permanent replacement will needed later this year. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Bus needs more juice

JUNEAU - Capital Transit's new electric bus is having mechanical glitches. The state's first municipal electric bus isn't holding battery charges long enough in cold weather to complete its routes. Officials say they hope to solve the problem soon. THE JUNEAU EMPIR

Harbor death investigated

SITKA - Police are investigating the death of 66-year-old Don Petro. Petro's body was found in Sealing Harbor last week. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL

Robotics team to State
SKAGWAY - The Cargo Crocks, the 10-member middle school robotics team is heading to the state finals for the First Lego League. This year's team focused on the problem of leaky shipping containers and came up with several new options to prevent at problem. THE SKAGWAY NEWS
Good boy, Duke!!
WHITEHORSE - Police dog "Duke" found a missing child in the Whistle Bend neighborhood last week. The child had been missing for several hours when Duke located it after a search. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY NEWS

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