Local News
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Wrangell Assembly preview: Alder Top Subdivision and finance obligations between school and borough
The first phase of a borough-owned subdivision is nearing completion at mile 5 of Zimovia Highway. Alder Top Subdivision will ultimately increase Wrangell’s housing availability by roughly two dozen homes, for now.
Wrangell schools face fewer teachers and class changes next year
Odile Meister just learned that she will lose her job at both Evergreen Elementary and Wrangell High School. The classes are different, though.
Five Wrangell Middle School wrestlers place in state tournament; one returns home as first-place state champion
Eighth grader Arabella Nore surprised herself while wrestling on the mat during the 49th Annual Tanana Individual Wrestling Tournament. She pinned her opponent in the final, even though she was losing by one in the third round, ultimately leading her to return back to Wrangell as a first-place state champion.
Southeast News
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After a five-year closure, Hoonah Sound reopens to subsistence shrimp harvest
Subsistence fishing for spot prawns in Hoonah Sound won’t quite be like the days prior to 2020,...
Gov. Dunleavy’s BSA proposal could mean more cuts for Sitka’s schools
Hours before the Sitka Assembly met last night (4-22-25), the Alaska Legislature failed to...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Lucy Robinson on what’s going on this season at Parks and Rec
Episode 53: Wrangell's Park and Rec Director Lucy Robinson chatted with KSTK's News Director Colette Czarnecki about upcoming events. This includes a sprint triathlon and a playground revitalization planning presentation. Additionally, the recreation and community center will close beginning May 5 for repairs and administrative needs. Although the pool will be closed until August, Robinson said the fitness center will reopen late May.
Tlingit Phrase
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Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Tlingit Phrase of the Week is a project launched to help with the survival and renewal of the Tlingit language in Wrangell. Each phrase speaks to Wrangell’s seasons and the Tlingit way of life. April, month before everything hatches.
Learning Tlingit Language
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Mia’s Gift
Mia's Gift is a local podcast created and hosted by Mia Wiederspohn of Wrangell, Alaska. Mia's Gift teaches Tlingit language, preserves a precious culture, educates and delights. Enjoy!
Application of Learning Tlingit Language
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Alaska News
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3 found dead at Anchorage U-Med District home
Police say officers responding Wednesday night to conduct a welfare check at an East 42nd Avenue...
$38M heat pump program set to roll out this summer
The program aims to defray the cost of installing electric heat pumps, which can heat and cool...
Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk frankly about disability and mental health
Katy Arvidson of Eagle River will compete this summer in the national pageant, which aims to...
NPR
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DOGE dismantling foreign aid agency started by George W. Bush
The Millenium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad, could essentially...
Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?
When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American...
A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive
A developing political scandal in Florida has put Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive. Republican...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers WS from 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 11, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
