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Public Health Center to waive certain flu shot costs
It’s November, it’s chilly outside, and unfortunately—flu season is here. Every year, a new type of influenza, or flu, vaccine is released. more
Murkowski encourages social media to give thanks
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is getting into the holiday spirit. She’s encouraging all social media users in the state to get online and let people know what they’re thankful for. more
Potluck and dancing celebrate unity and Native American heritage
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Thursday night, the Sno Building was packed with people enjoying a variety of traditional foods from soapberries to moose. more
Rinehart sentenced Monday for felonies, misdemeanors
51 year old Robert Rinehart of Wrangell was convicted of two felonies and four misdemeanors earlier this summer. His sentencing hearing was Monday, November 18th. more
Kettles and angel trees usher in holiday season at the Salvation Army
You’ve definitely seen them before—Salvation Army volunteers standing outside local shops ringing bells and taking donations in bright red kettles. The Salvation Army in Wrangell is getting ready for the holiday season. more
Marine services, institute and mill properties are priorities for Jabusch
Jeff Jabusch was appointed city manager at Tuesday’s Borough Assembly Meeting. Jabusch has been the city’s finance director for what would be 36 years this December. more
Educator makes case for Native spirituality
Most Northern Native people have had their traditional spirituality squeezed out of them. That’s according to Jana Harcharek, director of the North Slope Borough School District’s Iñupiaq Education Department. more
No injuries reported in Panhandle trailer fire
The police and fire department responded to a call around 11pm last night for a single-structure fire. Police Chief Doug McCloskey says the fire was quickly put out. more
Southeast’s young orators speak loud and proud at DDF meet
The third meet for Southeast Drama, Debate and Forensics—or DDF— teams was this past weekend in Wrangell. This meet was a chance for dozens of students from several Panhandle schools to face off in categories ranging from extemporaneous commentary to solo acting. more
November 12, 2013 Borough Assembly Meeting
Hear the audio and read the agenda of the November 12, 2013 Borough Assembly Meeting. more