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Wrangell wades into local impacts of Supreme Court’s wetlands ruling
In late May, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act, removing some federal authority over wetlands. It did that by limiting the definition of what areas actually make up the protected “waters of the United States.” That leaves wetland-heavy communities like Wrangell wondering whether the decision will clear an easier path to development projects.
Southeast Alaska hunt harvests show moose moving to new areas
"We're currently harvesting moose in areas where they weren't harvested just 10-15 years ago. For example, Kuiu Island 10-12 years ago, there was a nominal harvest if any harvest at all. Last year, nearly 30 bulls were harvested Kuiu, it made up 25% of the total harvest," said Frank Robbins, area wildlife biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Wrangell wins 2023 ‘Walk Southeast’ competition
On average, Wrangell participants in the challenge walked 252 miles – enough distance to walk from Juneau to Wrangell to Ketchikan, with almost two-dozen miles to spare.
Southeast News
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Experts gather to talk Southeast housing solutions
The Sitka Community Land Trust, pictured here at the May 2023 naming ceremony for the S’us’ Héeni...
Public Safety Advisory Board candidate Tony Vinson
(Photo: Hannah Flor/KFSK) Petersburg’s Public Safety Advisory Board has two open seats in...
Community
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Rec. & Road Report for September 12th-17th.
The Weekly Recreation & Road Report is back for the 2023 season! Here's what's happening on Wrangell Island and beyond.
KSTK's Latest
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Wrangell wades into local impacts of Supreme Court’s wetlands ruling
In late May, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act, removing some federal authority over wetlands. It did that by limiting the definition of what areas actually make up the protected “waters of the United States.” That leaves wetland-heavy communities like Wrangell wondering whether the decision will clear an easier path to development projects.
Wrangell wins 2023 ‘Walk Southeast’ competition
On average, Wrangell participants in the challenge walked 252 miles – enough distance to walk from Juneau to Wrangell to Ketchikan, with almost two-dozen miles to spare.
New cabins & other forest projects to break ground in Wrangell area in coming years
The U.S. Forest Service in Wrangell is anticipating big construction seasons in the coming years, thanks to an influx of federal funding to the region.
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.
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. July, when the fish return month.
Alaska News
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Murkowski and Sullivan split over how to evaluate federal judge applicants
U.S. Capitol. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says he’s formed a new...
Army soldier gets 18 months in deadly drunk-driving crash on JBER
Soldiers stand at attention on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin...
Visiting scientists use drones to monitor Aleutians’ Makushin Volcano
Drones can reduce the risk and cost associated with taking volcanic measurements. (Courtesy Jack...
NPR
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House GOP rebels recall a distant era when dissidents rose up against ‘Czar Cannon’
Cannon resisted government regulation of business, supported protective tariffs and frowned upon...
FBI investigates alleged abuse in Baton Rouge police building called the ‘Brave Cave’
The FBI said Friday it has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations in recent lawsuits...
A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration
More than 35,000 new voters registered at Vote.org after the singer posted a link on her Instagram...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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September 12, 2023 Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting
Find the full agenda and audio recording of the Wrangell Regular Borough Assembly Meeting of Tuesday, September 12, 2023 here.
Regular Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of August 22, 2023
Read and listen here to the Regular Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of Tuesday August 22, 2023
Regular Borough Assembly Meeting of July 25, 2023
Regular Assembly Meeting of Tuesday, July 25th.
