Month: October 2010

Today is Disability Mentoring Day in Wrangell. The borough is encouraging all Wrangellites to recognize the potential of people with disabilities and to work toward their integration into the work force. In conjunction with this day, KSTK's Tony Gorman profiles Wrangell's new mayor, who didn't let a medical condition stop him from pursuing his goals.

The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce held its annual Harvest Fest over the weekend. Locals could get discounts and other special items throughout the two-day event. On Saturday, KSTK's Tony Gorman went to the Nolan Center to check out some of the those items and filed this audio postcard.

Yesterday, Alaska Day was celebrated across the state and not just by taking a day off from work. The day commemorates the transfer of the Alaska Territory from Russia to the United States in 1867. While the official celebration is in Sitka, the day is significant to some Wrangellites. KSTK's Tony Gorman went to the Alaska Day Luncheon at the Island of Faith Lutheran Church and asked some of the people there what Alaska Day means to them.

Representatives from the North End Port Authority met with local officials over the past few days to unveil a new plan to bring ferry service back to Coffman Cove, Petersburg, and Wrangell. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority ran a route to and from the communities until last year when operations ceased due to lack of funding and low ridership. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.

The Wrangell Assembly made quick work on a number of items during this week's meeting. Appointments and resolutions highlighted the night while Cascade Creek, LLC, was again a no-show. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more.