SOUTHEAST LOG 3-12-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 3-12-22
 
Nurse returns to Ukraine
PRINCE RUPERT - A local nurse who survived the Chernobyl nuclear accident as a child is heading back to Ukraine to help family members get out. Irena Levkovytska and her husband Anatolii Levkovytskyi have lived in Prince Rupert for the past five years. They emigrated to Alberta and became Canadian citizens 10 years years ago. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Officials: Census faulty
HAINES - Officials think the 2020 Census, which found a population decrease of 17 percent is wrong. Officials say the population actually increased up to 500 residents. They say that the census numbers for areas outside of town, particularly Mosquito Lake and Covenant Life, are significantly off. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS 
750,000 visitors expected
SKAGWAY - Officials are expecting a good cruise season this year, although nothing like 2019 when more than 1 million visitors arrived. They are expecting 70 percent capacity on the ships that arrive, meaning around 750,000 visitors. THE SKAGWAY NEWS
Juneau on the 'rebound'
JUNEAU - While much of the country is concerned about the sea level rising, Juneau is facing a different issue. The climate change that is causing the oceans to rise elsewhere is causing the glaciers to shrink around Juneau and the land is rebounding. Areas around Juneau have rebounded nearly a foot since 2006. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Short term rentals studied
SITKA - A study by the planning commission indicates that short term vacation rentals are booming in the community, but that it is not possible to determine yet whether that is affecting longer term housing availability. Many of the new vacation rentals are part of existing houses that are still being used as residences, the study found, and not necessarily displacing longer term rentals. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
Local wrestler best in province
PRINCE RUPERT - Ninth grader Tyson Nguyen has the won a gold medal in the provincial championships. Nguyen won the boys 45-kilogram division at the BC School Sports Wrestling Provincials in Vancouver last month. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Trade show planned
CRAIG - The Prince of Wales Chamber trade show is set for March 26. The event will take place at the Craig High School. There will be space for 50 booths and six food vendors. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST
7 learn welding basics
KLAWOCK - Seven POW residents recently completed a welding class at the Klawock Vocational Center. The four-day class featured the basics of MIG, TIG, SMAW, plasma and oxygen fuel cutting. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND POST
Nevermind #1
SITKA - A caller reported finding what appeared to be a human scalp off the 800 -block of SMC. It turned out to be a hat. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
New buoy tender sought
PETERSBURG - Local officials say they are hopeful that a replacement for the buoy tender Elderberry will still be based in Petersburg. The Coast says that only three of the four "inside waters" tenders will be replaced when the new ships are ready. THE PETERSBURG PILOT
No masks in borough buildings
JUNEAU - Masking is no longer required at city and borough facilities. But masking rules remain in effect on transit and at the airport as well as in the schools and the hospital. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Parking will cost in future
WRANGELL - It will likely soon cost money to park at the Wrangell airport, according to state transportation officials. Petersburg recently began charging for airport parking and officials say that Sitka will be next. Then, they say, Wrangell will follow. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL
Nevermind #2
SITKA - A a caller reported finding what appeared to be eagle remains near the Cross Trail. Police found the remains were those of a chicken. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
Former mayor charged
TELKWA - Brad Layton, the former mayor, has been charged with fentanyl possession. Layton stepped down in January for health reasons. He was originally arrested in April of last year after police noticed drug paraphernalia in his car. THE TERRACE STANDARD

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