Month: August 2008

The day after Barack Obama accepts the democratic nomination for United States president, presumptive republican candidate John McCain makes a surprise announcement – Alaska governor Sarah Palin will be his running mate for the presidential race. Palin, who's in the midst of her first term as governor, may be the next vice president of the United States.

Here are some reactions from Wrangell's Front Street this morning

The summer legislative meeting of the Alaska Municipal League brought together various city, municipal, borough leaders from throughout the state. During two days in Wrangell, the group began to identify the most pressing needs to be brought to the upcoming legislative session. While there was a call from many for increased revenue sharing and better transportation, the overwhelming cry was for affordable energy.

When the students of Wrangell's middle school and high school start classes on Tuesday, they'll notice some changes. For the past few months, a team from Johnson's Construction has been hard at work remodeling both schools. KSTK's Lisa Phu met up with foreman Mike Symons at the new entrance of the high school and got a tour of some of the improved features.

In its first year, the Wrangell Flight School has been giving a handful of students the opportunity to make Wrangell's air traffic just a little bit busier. Students can obtain a private pilot license with instructor Stephen Ruks. Wrangell high schooler Cameron Jamieson is on his way to doing just that.

On October 7, voters will get to pick two borough assembly members, one port commission, one school board member, and three hospital board members. Qualified Wrangell residents have until Friday to file for candidacy for any of the seats.