Joshua Bowen Archives

After weeks of water woes, Angoon receives Coast Guard assist

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Feb 17, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Winter cold snaps aren’t just causing frozen pipes and power outages in the lower 48. In Angoon, recent cold temperatures exacerbated ongoing issues with the town’s water supply. The Coast Guard stepped in to help by delivering bottled water to the community of around 450 people. Read More

Angoon’s water supply under boil water notice

by KCAW Staff | Feb 12, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water Program issued the notice today for anyone using the Angoon public water system. All water should be boiled for two minutes before drinking it or using it for cooking. Read More

New coronavirus case reported in Angoon

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Oct 14, 2020 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Angoon’s Mayor Joshua Bowen announced the new case on Wednesday (10-14-20) and said that contact tracing is underway. Free testing for Angoon residents is available Wednesday (10-14-20) and Thursday at the Jessie Norma Jean Health Clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Read More

Angoon extends emergency travel order until further notice

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Sep 11, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

Angoon has extended its emergency travel order until further notice, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the small, remote community. Angoon’s mayor originally issued the order two weeks ago, following the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community and believes it’s important to keep it in place. Read More

With six new cases in one day, Angoon goes into lockdown

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 26, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The new cases take Angoon’s total to eight, prompting Mayor Joshua Bowen to issue an emergency order requiring all travelers to the community to self-isolate for two weeks on arrival. Read More