Local News

4th of July royalty – Darian Meissner

There are three candidates for this year’s Fourth of July royalty contest. They are Kayla Rooney, Jennifer Ludwigsen, and Darian Meissner. This is an interview with Meissner about her preparations for this year’s event. more
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4th of July royalty – Kayla Rooney

There are three candidates for this year’s Fourth of July royalty contest. They are Jennifer Ludwigsen, Darian Meissner, and Kayla Rooney. This is an interview with Rooney from May 14th about her preparations for this year’s event. more
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Chamber gears up for 4th

Wrangell is gearing up for its annual 4th of July celebration. Hear an interview with John Waddington and Rafael Nuñez from the Chamber of Commerce about preparations for this summer’s event. more
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WMC Board discusses EMTs, delivering babies

The Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors met last Wednesday. This is a re-cap of that meeting. more
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Dockside exams for fishing vessels

Courtesy of uscg.milThe Coast Guard is conducting free dockside examinations for all commercial fishing vessels in Wrangell May 20-23. more
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Fisherman finds, returns lost paddles

Some of the lost paddles - Photo courtesy of Jeff Erickson and KFSKA Petersburg Fisherman early this month recovered more than half of the hand-carved cedar paddles that had been lost by the One People Canoe Society late last month. more
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Assembly sees two appointments

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe May 14, 2013 Borough Assembly meeting saw two appointments and the designation of a commemorative day. more
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National News

'Please, No More Clothes': Okla. Asks For Monetary Donations

As residents of Moore work toward recovery after Monday's deadly tornado, supplies are pouring in from across the country. Volunteers and relief organizations are sifting through everything from diapers to food and teddy bears. But the groups say what's really needed is the flexibility of money. More

War Of Words: France Debates Teaching Courses In English

The French Parliament is at odds over a measure that would allow French universities to teach in English. Those in favor say it will help attract more international students, while opponents fear it will marginalize the French language. More

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National Poetry Month

Corree Delabrue reading “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

April is National Poetry Month. This is Corree Delabrue reading "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. more
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Britta Schroeder reading “The Curse”

April is National Poetry Month. This is Britta Schroeder reading her own poem, "The Curse." more
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Shady Grove Oliver reading “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” by Robert Service

April is National Poetry Month. This is Shady Grove Oliver reading "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" by Robert Service. more
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Wolf Watch

Wolf Watch – Feb. 15, 2013

Wrangell Wolves (540x405)This week’s Wolf Watch features Coach Ray Stokes and player Blake Stokes. more
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Borough Assembly Meeting

14-May-13 Borough Assembly Meeting

Listen to the audio and read the agenda of the May 14, 2013 Borough Assembly meeting. more
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Southeast News

Organization helps outfit Southeast children

A nationwide program is shipping new clothes to needy children in Wrangell and other Southeast communities. Continue

New shuttle ferry design moving ahead

There's more information on the new shuttle ferries slated to be built at Ketchikan's Alaska Ship and Drydock. more

Parnell blocks fund transfer to Sitka pool

Governor Sean Parnell left Southeast Alaska project funding intact when he signed the capital budget Tuesday. But he blocked the transfer of money from one older project to another. more

Statewide News

Troopers Shoot, Kill Sutton Man After Standoff

An Alaska State Trooper shot and killed a Sutton man Thursday night after the man fired a shotgun at Troopers who were trying to get him to comply with a restraining order. Download Audio More

How Safe Are Alaska’s Bridges?

On Thursday, a section of Interstate-5 fell into the Skagit River in Washington after a truck reportedly knocked into the steel framework. No one died, but the collapse did send cars did hurtling into the water. The bridge was built in 1955, and was considered to be outdated by federal standards. In Alaska, there are over a hundred bridges that fall into that obsolete category. Download Audio More

Two Remote Volcano Sensors Resume Sending Seismic Data

Scientists are now able to monitor two remote volcanoes on the Alaska Peninsula after equipment came back to life this spring. Download Audio More