Author Archives: Katarina Sostaric, KSTK News
Wrangell’s new carving facility nearing completion
Wrangell’s new carving facility is approaching completion, and the Wrangell Cooperative Association is hoping to have a dedication event this winter. more
Borough assembly awards bids for paving, park benches
The Wrangell Borough Assembly awarded bids Friday for paving the Marine Service Center and for new benches on Front Street. more
TBPC fires general manager
The Thomas Bay Power Commission voted Wednesday to fire the general manager of the Thomas Bay Power Authority. The unanimous decision comes after TBPA General Manager Michael Nicholls missed TBPC meetings in June and failed to turn over documents requested by the commission. more
Patrick Mayer takes over as superintendent for Wrangell schools
Patrick Mayer replaced Rich Rhodes as superintendent of the Wrangell school district. Mayer was previously a high school principal in Delta Junction. more
Looking back at Wrangell’s July Fourth celebration
Wrangell hosted a week of festivities and contests for its July Fourth celebration. The queen candidates raised more than $100,000, and Erica Smith was crowned as the Queen. more
Nolan Center celebrates 10th anniversary
The James & Elsie Nolan Center celebrated its 10th anniversary Tuesday with treats, live music and free museum admission. more
Chamber adds Red, White and Blue Fair to July Fourth festivities
The Red, White & Blue Fair will give Wrangell artists their first chance to compete in a local fair, with categories that range from winemaking to woodworking. The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce organized the fair as a new part of the July Fourth festivities. more
SEAPA moves forward with transfer of Tyee hydroelectric facility
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency is moving forward with plans to take over the Tyee Lake hydroelectric facility. SEAPA board chairman Bob Sivertsen said the board Thursday resolved to terminate its contract with TBPA, leaving a year for negotiations. more
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of June 24, 2014
Wrangell’s Borough Assembly met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24th in Assembly Chambers. Click “more” here to listen to the audio of that meeting. more
Borough assembly raises Wrangell electric rates
The Wrangell borough assembly voted Tuesday night to raise electric rates 7 percent starting July 1. The assembly approved the increase in a 5-1 vote. more
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