Author Archives: Katarina Sostaric, KSTK News
Assembly asks state to fully fund revenue sharing
Wrangell officials are worried state budget cuts will impact the Community Revenue Sharing Program that makes up a large portion of the borough’s income. Wrangell gets about $600,000 each year to help provide basic services including maintenance of public buildings and snow removal.
Tongass transition back on the table
A citizens’ panel continues wrestling with the future of Southeast Alaska’s national forest. The Tongass Advisory Committee resumes meeting Tuesday in Juneau.
UAS offers marine transportation class in Wrangell
The University of Alaska Southeast is teaching a 100 Ton Master License class in Wrangell next week. Wrangell residents typically have to travel to other communities to take these courses.
Wrangell Wolves Basketball
Our Wrangell Wolves will take on the Haines Glacier Bears in Haines on Friday, February 20th, and Saturday, February 21st, with J.V. beginning at 5:30 pm and Varsity to follow at approximately 7:00 pm. KSTK will broadcast the Varsity games - tune in at 101.7 FM or stream online at www.kstk.org.
Assembly postpones vote on gun ordinance
The Wrangell Borough Assembly decided Tuesday to postpone a vote on an ordinance related to weapons and the discharge of firearms within the borough. Residents asked assembly members to change some existing gun policies.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of February 10, 2015
Wrangell's Borough Assembly met for a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Assembly Chambers. Click "more" to listen to audio of that meeting.
B.C. mine gets OK to test mill and tailings pond
A new copper and gold mine in Southeast Alaska’s Stikine River watershed is a significant step closer to opening.
Mt. Polley Mine dam collapse report cites design
A government investigation says poor design led to last summer’s catastrophic failure of British Columbia's Mount Polley Mine tailings pond.
Changes For 2015 Health Fair
A sure sign of spring in Wrangell is the annual health fair sponsored by Wrangell Medical Center. Kris Reed, WMC Development Coordinator and Health Fair Committee member, is working on getting everything in place for Wrangell’s 2015 Health Fair which is set to take place on Saturday, April 4th. KSTK’s Cindy Sweat had a chance to speak with Reed about the Health Fair and some big changes taking place this year.
Assembly hears WMC update, approves hospital budget change
The Wrangell Borough Assembly Tuesday heard a report on the financial situation of the Wrangell Medical Center. The hospital nearly ran out of cash last year, but WMC officials say the financials are improving.
