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Postcard: Wrangell Medical Center at Health Fair

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Wrangell Medical Center Health Fair was Saturday, April 6th. In this postcard, we hear from the Wrangell Medical Center. more

Vice Mayor resigns, energy committee moves forward

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The Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Borough Assembly meeting saw the formation of an energy committee and the resignation of an assembly member. more

Postcard: Garnet Grit Betties, Hannah’s Place, Arbonne at Health Fair

Garnet Grit Betties booth at Health Fair - Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK News

The Wrangell Medical Center Health Fair was Saturday, April 6th. In this postcard, we hear from the Garnet Grit Betties, Arbonne, and Hannah’s Place. more

Postcard: AICS and Wrangell Public Schools at Health Fair

Wrangell Public Schools tobacco prevention program booth at Health Fair - Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK News

The Wrangell Medical Center Health Fair was Saturday, April 6th. In this audio postcard, we hear from Alaska Island Community Services and the tobacco prevention program at Wrangell Public Schools. more

Postcard: Seventh Day Adventists, ACS, TideLine Clinic at Health Fair

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The Wrangell Medical Center Health Fair was Saturday, April 6th. In this audio postcard, we hear from the Seventh Day Adventists, Alaska Commucations Services, and TideLine Clinic. more

Postcard: Boy Scouts at Health Fair

Troop 40 at the Health Fair - Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK News

The Wrangell Medical Center Health Fair was Saturday, April 6th. In this audio postcard, Rebecca Smith and Tymon Teat talk about Boy Scout Troop 40. more

Web connection for patients and TideLine Clinic

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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

Vietnam Veterans Day memorial flag raising - Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK News

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

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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

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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