Month: August 2010

WMC seeks local subcontractors for project

Officials put schematic designs of the new Wrangell Medical Center and Long-Term Care Facility on display this week for the public to the comment during an informational meeting at the Nolan Center. The meeting was also held to find local subcontractors for the project. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.

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Wrangell students head back to school

The summer is over and it's time to hit the books. Wrangell students in kindergarten through 12th grade returned to school Wednesday morning. The Wrangell School District is looking to pick up where it left off from the 2009-2010 school year. Last year, the District saw its first meal program implemented and was ranked second academically in the state. KSTK's Tony Gorman spoke with Wrangell Superintendent Woody Wilson about District's goals for this year.

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New warehouse constructed to attract new business

A local welding company owner went the extra step to boost business for the Wrangell Marine Services Center. Using shipping containers and a large white tarp, he and his crew were able to construct Wrangell's first covered boat warehouse. KSTK's Tony Gorman.

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Buckwheat Donahue shares his stories with Wrangell

Buckwheat Donahue's day job is in the tourism industry, but some might think his hobby is his regular job. The Skagway resident has traveled throughout the western part of the nation sharing his hobby which is not new to many, but a jewel Southeast Alaska. Donahue recently shared his talents with Wrangeel during last month's Alaska Bearfest. KSTK's Tony Gorman went to his show and filed this report.

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