Federal managers are warning that there may not be enough sockeye salmon to allow a full season of subsistence fishing on the Stikine River.
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Wrangell tribe helps keep thousands of pounds of toxic e-waste out of landfills
A Tlingit tribe in the Southeast community of Wrangell — the Wrangell Cooperative Association — has been working to recycle electronics to reduce e-waste. That helps keep potentially toxic materials from becoming hazardous waste on the island.
Tongass holds more than 40% of all carbon stored by national forests
Analysis by the Woodwell Climate Research Center found that the Tongass National Forest holds 44% of all the carbon stored by the United States’ national forests.
In Wrangell, Kaats’litaan Dancers honor Vietnam Vets
This week marks 48 years since the last U.S. combat troops left Vietnam after the Vietnam War. A Native dance group from Wrangell joined a virtual event to honor veterans of the conflict.
State data shows 2020 Southeast salmon harvest was among worst on record
Fish and Game doesn’t have an answer for the almost 60% drop in salmon harvest between 2019 and 2020.
Update: Human remains found in Port Protection man’s burned home
A trooper dispatch Monday said the state’s deputy fire marshal ruled the fire that destroyed Muehlberger’s home was an accident.