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Susitna Writer’s Voice 8-25-24, by Kathleen Fleming
This StarDate Susitna is the 5th and final part of the Eclipse Experience Series. Kathleen Fleming interviewed 7 of the many Upper Valley residents who witnessed Totality on April 8, 2024. Hear their answers to the final 2 questions, plus what’s coming up in the sky during the week of August 25th.
Extensive private search led to the discovery of plane that went missing between Juneau and Yakutat
On the day Sam Wright, Hans Munich and Tanya Hutchins disappeared in the Fairweather Range, Haines pilot Drake Olson was doing much-needed maintenance on one of the three airplanes in his hangar. The plane, his fastest one, was in pieces on July 20 when he got a call from Munich...
On the agenda: Wrangell assembly preview for August 27
Rules may soon change for grounds and markers at Wrangell’s cemeteries. When the Wrangell Borough Assembly meets tonight, it will consider a change to code that will allow decorations related to Memorial Day and Independence Day to remain intact throughout the holidays. The new rules, if approved, would also...
Preparing for migration with the Sandhill Crane Festival
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge was flooded with visitors of both the human and bird variety for the 27th Annual Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival on Saturday. “Yeah, the Sandhill Cranes really seem to connect communities,” said Friends of Creamer’s Field Executive Director Grace Nelson....
As the new school year starts, a look back on last year’s proficiency numbers
As a leadership change comes to Cordova Jr/Sr High (CHS), teachers and administrators consider the district’s standardized test proficiency outcomes — reflecting on areas to improve in while mean and median scores hover near statewide scores. Paul Tancrede, who’s coming from the North Slope Borough School District, has...
Airport renovation project ‘escalates’ with Sitka’s first escalator
Forklifts are moving and drills are whirring — signs that the construction crew building a new two-story wing of Sitka’s airport terminal is hard at work when I visit the site on August 12. They just finished pouring concrete slabs over the weekend, but one is ever-so-slightly smoother than the other–evidence of a classic Southeast Alaska building challenge.
Southeast king salmon sport fishery closed through end of September
Southeast Alaska’s king salmon sport fishery is closed, effective Monday through the end of September. King salmon caught in any Southeast salt waters may not be kept or processed. They must be returned to the water unharmed. The Southeast sport fishery has already exceeded its 2024 allocation of king...
Petersburg’s tribe enters hospitality business
Petersburg’s tribe bought two local businesses, finalizing the sale on August 16. The Petersburg Indian Association now owns Tides Inn, one of two hotels in town, as well as Highliner Car Rental. The tribe bought the two businesses as a package deal from the Ohmer family for $1.75 with federal COVID relief money.
Overall impact of disastrous pink salmon fishery still being calculated
Fallout from what’s being described by commercial fishermen as a pink salmon disaster in Prince William Sound is still being calculated, but troubling times began earlier this year when high insurance costs kept some from ever going out in their boats. Low runs of humpies, mounting fuel costs and...
Evergreen Elementary will soon get a makeover
The Wrangell School Board discussed a plan to repaint the elementary school. Much of the work will take place during the school year. At last Monday’s board meeting, Facilities and Maintenance Director Kevin McCallister explained the need to paint the Wrangell Elementary School. The overall cost would be around...
Petersburg’s Rotary Duck Race Makes Waves for Local Scholarships
As summer draws to a close in Petersburg, the anticipation of duck season begins to build — officially starting on September 1. But before hunters take to the flats, the community gathered for a different kind of duck event. On Saturday, August 17th, over 700 rubber ducks took the plunge in the annual Rotary Duck Race. The fundraiser has become a beloved local tradition and a reminder that the town knows how to flock together for a good cause.
Alaska to Host Forest Frenzy 3k Community Race on September 14
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks, in partnership with Running Club North, are hosting their annual Forest Frenzy 3k community race on Saturday, September 14. The community race, which will start at 10 a.m., is open to participants of all ages. Participants will get to run on the UAF Trails prior to Alaska's first home race of the season. The entrance to the UAF Trail System can be found off Seismic Rd at the ski hut, located on the west side of campus.
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