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The Isle Royale National Park has scheduled two Keweenaw Waterway Cruises this summer. The trips on the Ranger III are set for July 7th and July 21st. Passengers must arrive at 11:45 for boarding, in advance of a 12:30 departure. Cruises to the Lower Entrance typically last up to three …

From the Village of Laurium: Laurium Village Police Department is looking for information on an individual(s) that have been breaking into vehicles in the Village of Laurium. Over the last several days there have been numerous reports of breaking and entering. “We are unsure of the intention for the break-in,” …

Most of MTU’s students may have moved home for the summer, but some are sticking around to continue research with the school’s Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA). Soon enough teams studying the spread of European Frog Bite and Invasive Phragmites. Teams are split up, and travel around the area …

Travelers to the Porcupine Mountains this summer can view the world through a different lens. The park is introducing new scenic viewfinders in the park specifically for those that are colorblind. The most common form being red and green color blindness, which can make it difficult for colorblind people view …

Houghton county has passed its latest audit. At yesterday’s monthly meeting, county commissioners heard from Anderson, Tackman,and Company that the books for the 2021 fiscal year looked good. Commissioners renewed contracts with five separate contractors for this year’s remonumentation surveys. About one-third of the county has been surveyed since the …

Both the cities of Houghton and Hancock will consider their 2022-2023 budgets and base millage tax rates at meetings tonight. Houghton will open a public hearing at 5:30 at the City Center. Hancock’s public hearing will begin at 6:00 at City Hall.  Barring any last minute surprises, both boards are …

Patrick Dwyer has been named the new assistant principal and athletic director at Calumet High School. The CLK Board of Education approved the appointment at last night’s meeting. Dwyer has been a teacher and varsity track and field coach in the Hancock School District. He takes over for Sean Jacques, …

Visit Keweenaw has awarded eight grants to help local organizations involved in outdoor recreation projects. The 2022 Destination Development Program Awards are designed to help enhance visitor experiences across Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. The recipients will be required to match the grants one-to-one. Awards were presented to: • The Keweenaw …

The Portage Health Foundation has agreed to help fund eight projects through its small grant program. Officials said they received a record number of requests for the grants, which are designed to provide up to $3,000 for projects that will enhance wellness in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Grant …

Proposed changes to funding allotments by the U.S. Employment and Training Administration could reduce the number of services provided by Michigan Works!. Putting an end to Michigan’s established service delivery model, which uses local staff to respond quickly to job-seekers needs. The proposed changes likely reduce Michigan Works! staff from …