Winter storms stress Hydaburg Dam, imperiling city’s water supply
Officials said Thursday there’s minimal risk to life and property but a breach could knock out the city of Hydaburg’s water supply.
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Tag: Prince of Wales Island
Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla report record COVID-19 numbers
Prince of Wales Island reported 68 COVID-19 cases in the past week — not including at-home tests. In Metlakatla, more than 50 have tested positive since Jan. 1.
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The IFA will offer free rides between Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island next month to celebrate two decades of sailings
The complimentary trips for walk-on passengers will start Saturday, Jan. 8 and run through the following Friday, Jan. 14.
Read MorePreliminary election results for Prince of Wales Island and Metlakatla
Voters on Prince of Wales Island and in Metlakatla went to the polls Tuesday. Here’s a rundown of where things stand.
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Hurricane-force low pressure system topples power lines and trees on Prince of Wales Island
A strong fall storm damaged homes, downed trees and knocked out power across Prince of Wales Island over the weekend.
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Environmentalists threaten lawsuit over Southeast Alaska wolf population
Conservationists say they’re preparing to sue for federal protections of Southeast Alaska’s wolves if the Biden administration doesn’t act. State officials have said they’ll resist federal protections which could affect permitting for development and resource extraction across the region.
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Stranded killer whale on Prince of Wales Island frees itself on incoming tide
“Reports from the scene indicate that the whale was a little bit slow at first and meandered around a little bit, and then swam away,” said NOAA Fisheries’ Julie Fair.
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Feds to consider protections for Southeast Alaska’s wolves
Federal wildlife authorities have agreed to further study a petition in support of additional protections for Southeast Alaska’s wolf population. The decision is likely to rekindle a decades-old debate between conservationists and hunters.
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