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Governor Deposits a Veto to Help Predatory Lenders

Wrangell · Wrangell

Governor Deposits a Veto to Help Predatory Lenders

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Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Thousands of Alaskans get so squeezed on their finances every year that they turn to high-interest payday loans to help cover their bills. That may sound manageable — short-term borrowing with the intent to pay back the debt with the next paycheck — but it digs a deep hole into financial quicksand for many people. Opinion: Governor deposits a veto to help predatory lenders Wi…See the Story

Facts inform; adverbs and adjectives much less so

Wrangell · Wrangell

Facts inform; adverbs and adjectives much less so

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

I like to think it’s hard to accurately pin a political label on me. I’m part Democrat, part moderate Republican, even part socialist. I am a fiscal conservative and a social liberal, mixing in pro-tax for public services. I believe in majority rule, but not majority dictation of the rules. I like to keep people guessing. But where it’s easy to label me is in thinking and writing: I am a literalis...Read Article

Multiple Boeing and FAA failures led to door panel falling off in flight

Boeing · Wrangell

Multiple Boeing and FAA failures led to door panel falling off in flight

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The heroic actions of the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 ensured everyone survived last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff from Portland, leaving a gaping hole that sucked objects out of the cabin, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said June 24. But, Homendy said, “the crew shouldn’t have had to be heroes, because this accident never...Read Article

Borough delays Public Safety Building repairs, holds out hope for federal money

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Borough officials are holding off for now selling bonds to pay for repairs to the rot-damaged Public Safety Building in hopes of receiving federal money to fund more rehab and replacement work at the 37-year-old building. Wrangell voters by a 3-1 margin last October approved the borough borrowing $3 million to start making repairs to the 34,500-square-foot building that houses the fire and police...Wrangell · Wrangell Read Article

Young entrepreneur opens new business for special facials

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Emma Martinsen left Wrangell with a plan and, at age 20, has now put that plan in motion with the opening of her business Fireweed Lounge. Located near the old Diamond C Café on Front Street, across the street from Nic's Place, Martinsen offers multiple facial treatment services for customers with different needs. "I went to (esthetics) school in Boise, Idaho, and that's where I lea...Wrangell · Wrangell Read Article

Still time, and activities, for kids to enjoy before school starts Aug. 21

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Although the pool is closed for maintenance and many other recreational programs are on summer break, kids still have options to keep busy and active before school starts on Aug. 21. In addition to the annual summer reading program, the Irene Ingle Public Library offers Kids Club on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The library also hosts Reading with a Ranger on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Contact the...Wrangell · Wrangell Read Article

Juneau may ship trash out of state when landfill runs out of room

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Sending most of Juneau’s trash south on a barge during future decades is a better option than a new landfill or burning it in a waste-to-energy facility, according to a study presented to Juneau assembly members. Currently, Wrangell, Petersburg and Sitka are among the Southeast communities that barge their trash out of state for disposal in an approved landfill. Juneau’s privately owned landfill h...Wrangell · Wrangell Read Article

WCA works to ensure visitors have housing for totem event

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Concerns over finding housing for visitors during the July totem-raising has led to formation of a housing committee within the WCA; and everything appears to be fine — for now. Consisting of three members — Christie Jamieson, Amber Wade and DaNika Smalley — the committee has reached out to every possible resource they could think of, in order to arrange housing for potentially hundreds of island...Housing · Wrangell Read Article

Congress may come through with $1.6 million retroactive federal aid for Wrangell schools, roads

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Wrangell could receive at least $1.6 million in federal aid if the House and the president accept a Senate-passed bill that would restore the Secure Rural Schools program for two years. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously on June 18 to resume the program, which since 2000 had sent millions of dollars to small Alaska schools each year until the House failed to approve a Senate bill to reauthorize...Senate · Wrangell Read Article

Longest-serving Alaska legislator in history will retire next year

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After nearly 40 years in Alaska's state Capitol, Sen. Lyman Hoffman is calling it quits. On June 25, the Bethel Democrat confirmed that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will end a political career that has left him as the longest-serving state legislator in Alaska history. "Forty years is enough," Hoffman said. "I'm going to go back and become a civilian, and...Wrangell · Wrangell Read Article

Adding color to business windows

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