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Author Archives: Shady Grove Oliver, KSTK News
Web connection for patients and TideLine Clinic
Alaska Island Community Services is launching a new online system to help streamline communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Through the Patient Portal, patients can request, book, or cancel appointments, get renewals on their prescriptions, and send and receive messages with staff at TideLine Clinic. more
Vietnam Vets honored at memorial flag raising
On March 29, 1973 the last United States combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Governor Sean Parnell signed legislation designating March 29th, 2013 Vietnam Veteran’s Day in honor of those who served four decades ago. more
Wrangell marches to end domestic violence
Thursday, March 28 was Choose Respect Day in Alaska. A group of adults and kids, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, marched through downtown Wrangell to raise awareness about violence against women and domestic violence in Alaska. more
The case of Alaska’s missing moon rock
Steve Henrikson is the curator of collections at the Alaska State Historical Museum in Juneau. He’s encountered a lot of fascinating history in his job, but one of the most peculiar stories is the case of the missing moon rock. more
New Sealaska board member from Wrangell
Sealaska regional corporation has a new board member. Richard Rinehart is a real-estate investor and was Sealaska’s chief financial officer and corporate controller. more
Peggy’s Corner, Mar. 24 – Mar. 30
Week 9 of Peggy’s Corner of the House from Wrangell Representative Peggy Wilson. more
Peggy’s Corner, Mar. 10 – Mar. 16
Week 8 of Peggy’s Corner of the House from Wrangell Representative Peggy Wilson. more
Northwest coast artist leads formline workshop
Northwest coast artist Ron Fairbanks was in Wrangell to teach a two-day workshop on formline design. Formline is the primary design style for Southeast Alaskan native art. more
Eating to feed the hungry
A Wrangell café is combating hunger. For about 13 weeks per year, it donates its Monday night profits to a charity that works to end child hunger in the United States. On those nights, it also gives you a good meal for whatever amount of money you can pay, be it $20 or 50 cents. more
Alaska Territorial Guard honored at memorial service
The Alaska Army National Guard Honor Guard held a memorial service Monday, March 18, 2013 for men and women who honorably served in the armed forces. The Wrangell post of the Alaska Territorial Guard was also commemorated. more