SOUTHEAST LOG 4-16-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 4-16-22 
 
 
 
Dock could ship ore 
 
HAINES - A renovated Lutak Dock could be used to ship minerals from the Yukon Territory. An alternative shipping dock will be needed after 2023 when the Skagway Ore Terminal closes. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS 
 
He's flown the coop 
 
PRINCE RUPERT -- The RCMP is on the lookout for a resident who is wanted by local authorities. The wanted person's legal name? Jonathan Livingston Seagull. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW 
 
Anan project should be done soon 
 
WRANGELL - It may look chaotic right now at the Anan Creek Bear Observatory. But Rainforest Contracting says the brand-new viewing deck and walkway will be complete by June, in time for the peak bear viewing season. THE WRANGELL SENTINEL 
 
Play ball! 
 
CRAIG – Officials are hoping for a full baseball season this summer. Senior League players are expected to face teams from Petersburg and Ketchikan. Major League will not have an all-stars team but players will focus on rebuilding skills after the last two seasons were cancelled because of COVID. THE PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND NEWS 
 
Longtime school board member dies 
 
PETERSBURG – Residents are remembering lifelong resident Patti Ohmer Norheim, who died last month at the age of 95. She was a school board member for nearly 30 years and also served on the State Board of Education. THE PETERSBURG PILOT 
 
Transit grant on the way 
 
TERRACE -Several Northwest communities will share in a $2.8 million-dollar federal grant to improve transportation shuttle service.  Terrace, Gingolx, Prince Rupert and Smithers will receive funding. THE TERRACE STANDARD 
 
Nearby shots close school 
 
JUNEAU - A 38-year-old woman has been charged with weapons violations after a report of shots being fired in the vicinity of Thunder Mountain High School last week. The school was briefly locked down during the incident. It was later determined the shots were fired on the nearby Brotherhood Bridge. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE 
 
Sedaris in Skagway 
 
SKAGWAY – Why is world renowned author David Sedaris doing a reading in Skagway in mid May? Quite simply, because the Arts Council asked and he said yes. THE SKAGWAY NEWS 
 
Wild chase on Hwy 16 
 
PRINCE RUPERT - A 31-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly leading the Mounties on a high-speed chase on Hwy 16. Officers say the driver evaded capture three times and also knocked down a highway lamp pole. They said his blood alcohol was twice the legal limit. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW 
 
Costs go up 
 
SITKA - The borough assembly recently approved several increases for services. Harbor moorage went up 8.3 percent, electricity 4 four percent, water 5 percent, wastewater 8 percent and solid waste 7.5 percent. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL 
 
Cuba wins American Grammy 
 
SMITHERS - Local musician Alex Cuba can now add "Grammy Winner" to his resume. Cuba won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album with his recording "Mendo." THE TERRACE STANDARD 
 
Assembly condemns invasion 
 
JUNEAU - The borough assembly last week narrowly voted against suspending its Sister City status with Vladivostok in the Russian Far East. The proposal, which was in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, failed on a 5-4 vote, but the assembly unanimously approved a resolution condemning the invasion. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE 
 
Woman, dog survive crash 
 
PETERSBURG - A woman and her dog were uninjured when their truck went off the road and crashed into a group of trees near the Scow Bay Loop Road. Police said the woman had been unable to stop her truck but managed to steer it away from town and out the road. THE PETERSBURG PILOT 
 
Bridge project ahead of schedule 
 
KITIMAT - Work on the replacement Haisla Bridge remains ahead of schedule, according to contractor Collings Johnston Inc. Work began in June of 2021 and is expected to conclude in April of 2023. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL 

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