SOUTHEAST LOG 5-7-22

 

SOUTHEAST LOG 5-7-22
Dormant?
SITKA - Officials say they are monitoring earthquakes and the shifting of magma underneath Mt. Edgecumb volcano but that there is no need for public concern. Recent satellite surveys show that a section of the dormant volcano has bulged out about a foot since 2018. THE DAILY SITKA SENTINEL
Downtown fire damages buildings
PRINCE RUPERT - Fire officials are investigating the cause of a large fire that significantly damaged two buildings on Third Avenue last weekend. The fire broke out in the closed down Rose's Oriental Food and Gift Shop and then quickly spread to the Belmont Hotel and Liquor Store. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW
Pottery taken in smash and grab
TERRACE - A thief with a yen for art smashed a window in a local business and took four pieces of locally made pottery last week. Artist Annemarie Fux says the pieces are worth $1,500. THE TERRACE STANDARD
Trucks in short supply
WHITEHORSE - Global supply chain issues is hitting the territory where it hurts: Peoples' ability to buy new trucks. The current issue is a lack of semi-conductors for the vehicles. Normally, there would be 42 available new trucks at Whitehorse Motors. Now there are two. THE WHITEHORSE DAILY STAR
No more going postal!
HAINES - Greg Podsiki has been "delivering" for 32 years. But the longtime postman says 32 years and one day is "enough" and has retired. THE CHILKAT VALLEY NEWS

Artists honored

PRINCE RUPERT - Three local artists have honored at the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council Awards.  Rudy Kelly and Joan Mostad were each awarded the honor of Outstanding Artist with a $1,000 endowment. Kelly was sighted for his contributions to theatre, acting and literature. Mostad was credited for her artistic endeavors mainly in acrylics, among other mediums. Treena Yaahlskaanii Decker received the Peter Witherly Memorial Arts Booster award for her contribution to performance arts. THE PRINCE RUPERT NORTHERN VIEW

Fire damages historic chapel

TERRACE - Fire officials are investigating a blaze that severely damaged the Usk Pioneer Chapel east of Terrace on Highway 16. They say there is currently no sign of arson at the nearly 60-year-old building. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Anacapa to sail away

PETERSBURG - The Coast Guard cutter Anacapa is leaving town after 32 years. It is heading to Port Angeles and will be replaced in Petersburg by the cutter Pike in June. THE PETERSURG PILOT

Third time's the (crystal) charm!

JUNEAU - The Crystal Saloon just opened on Front Street recently, but there is a bit of history in the name. There was a previous Crystal Saloon in Juneau in the 1970s. And before that, there was one in town in the 1930s. THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Vehicle vandals sought

KITIMAT - The RCMP says it has two possible suspects in a rash of vandalism to seven vehicles. The damaged vehicles were located on Stikine St., Kechika St., Columbia Ave., and Little Wedeene St. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

School under construction

KITSUMKALEM - Work has begun on the 'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School just of Highway 16. The multi-million-dollar facility is expected to be ready in September of 2023. THE TERRACE STANDARD

Family builds bike park

KITIMAT - Construction has begun on the multi-acre Oviatt Bike Park in the Strawberry Meadow area. The bike park is being funded and built by the Oviatt family. THE KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL

Super Pod swims by

PETERSBURG - It's not unusual to see killer whales in the area this time of year, but residents were recently treated to a visit by a "super pod." Twenty-four individuals were counted in a pod that was spotted off Hungry Point Road last week. THE PETERSBURG PILOT

Man arrested in fireworks fire

KITWANGA - The RCMP has arrested a man in connection with a fire near Highway 37 last week, Witnesses saw the man using fireworks in the area. The fire took several days to bring under control. THE TERRACE STANDARD


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