Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-26) Wrangell's Dustin Johnson became the first winner of the Bearfest Marathon. It was his second victory of the year. The event was one of many that wrapped up the First Annual Alaska Bearfest over the weekend. KSTK' Tony Gorman has more.











Photo by KSTK News-Dustin Johnson is the first to cross the finish line in the Bearfest Marathon.



Photo by KSTK News-Adam Peterson celebrates as he finishes the Bearfest Marathon.



Photo by KSTK News-Craig Purviance makes his way toward the finish line in the Bearfest Marathon.



Photo by KSTK News-Ryan Long finishes the team marathon event for Team Long-N-Burker.



Photo by KSTK News-Joe Viechnicki waves as he runs the half-marathon.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-23) During the first two days of Alaska Bearfest, symposiums concerning bears and their behavior were held where panelists from different entities shared their expertise to the public. One of the symposiums' panelists, Dr. Barrie Gilbert, is no stranger to bruins. Gilbert is a retired professor from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and currently resides in Ontario. He has over 35 years of experience researching bears in the U.S. and Canada. KSTK's Tony Gorman spoke with Gilbert after Thursday's symposium about his experiences with different species of bears and thoughts about Alaska Bearfest.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-22) The first-ever Alaska Bearfest kicked off this week. In Wrangell, you can't talk about bears without mentioning the Anan Bear Observatory. The Observatory is one of the Wrangell Ranger District's biggest attractions. KSTK's Tony Gorman went down to Anan last week and filed this report.







Photo by KSTK News-A black stands in the way of visitors at the Anan Bear Observatory.



Photo by KSTK News-Visitors watch as a black bear makes its way down to the creek.



Photo by KSTK News-A sow gets food for her cub.



Photo by KSTK News-A black bear waiting for the perfect time to snag a pink salmon.



Photo by KSTK News-A brown bear makes an appearance at the Anan Bear Observatory.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-20) Locals flocked to Shoemaker Park over the weekend to participate in the Second Annual CAS Walk. The Walk was organized by the Hammer family in an effort to raise awareness about Childhood Apraxia of Speech also known as CAS. One of the Hammers' son, Carter, was diagnosed with the rare disorder several years ago. KSTK's Tony Gorman visited Carter and the Hammer family as well as attended the Walk and filed this report.






KSTK News-Carter helps his great-grandmother, Betty, makes fried bread.



KSTK News-Carter shows off some fresh fried bread.



KSTK News-Wrangellites participate in the Second Annual CAS Walk.



KSTK News-Holly and Carter Hammer during the Second Annual CAS Walk.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-09) This week, Megan Clark returned to Wrangell to head up the museum at the James and Elsie Nolan Center. She is no stranger to the local museum. Clark had previous stints during her high school and college days with the Nolan Center before taking over as director/curator. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-09) Wrangell's biggest attraction was another success. Questionable weather conditions and slow ticket sales didn't stop locals and visitors from enjoying this year's Fourth of July Celebration. KSTK's Tony Gorman takes a look back at the event.

Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-08) This week, Krissy Smith was appointed to the Wrangell School Board. Smith has experience working with children through her day care center. She fills a vacant seat left by former School Board President Georgianna Buhler, who resigned earlier this year.