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Assembly to discuss streets, SEAPA
The regular meeting of the borough assembly is Tuesday, February 11. Tune in for live coverage of the borough assembly meeting at starting at 7pm on KSTK. You can also stream it online at kstk.org. more
WCA elections see two incumbants return
Nearly twice as many voters hit the polls this year than last for the Wrangell Cooperative Association board elections. The ballots see two incumbents reclaim their seats and two new board members. more
Senior project brings students into community
What do tye-dye, radio, and making mini pizzas have in common? They’re all activities students have done as part of Erica Smith’s senior project. Smith says it’s an after school program to get kids engaged in the community. more
Wrangell Museum hunts for feet
The Wrangell Museum has a lot of stuff. It’s chock full of everything from artifacts to taxidermied animals. But there’s one unusual thing the museum doesn’t have. Feet. more
Rep. Peggy Wilson keeps it “local”
Wrangell Republican Peggy Wilson represents House District 33, including Wrangell, Ketchikan and northern Prince of Wales. Transportation is at the top of her list this legislative session. But local is the other buzzword Wilson is using a lot. more
Port Comm wants feedback on Mariner’s Memorial
The Port Commission is looking for ideas and input on the design for the Mariners’ Memorial. Port Commission chair Brennan Eagle says there are some funds from other projects that’s being put toward the memorial. more
ASMI seeks fishy photos in annual contest
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is holding its second annual photo contest. The deadline to submit photos is February 2nd. more
Fuel vents closed, spill contained from sunken tug
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and the US Coast Guard are still monitoring the site where a tug boat sank and leaked diesel fuel near Wrangell. At this time, there is no known contamination of beaches or shorelines. more
Transportation a priority for Rep. Peggy Wilson
The second session of the 28th Alaska Legislature opened on Tuesday. Peggy Wilson represents House District 33, comprising Wrangell, Ketchikan and northern Prince of Wales. She says this legislative session, transportation is one of her top priorities. more
School board appoints interim elementary principal
The regular meeting of the Wrangell school board was Monday, January 20, 2013. Diedre Jensen, who comes to Wrangell from Thorne Bay, was appointed interim elementary principal. more