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LatestWrangell Public Schools passes $5 million budget for the coming fiscal year
by Sage Smiley | Mar 23, 2023
The budget passed by the school board on March 20 is more than $300,000 less than the current year’s revised budget. But even with expenses tightened down, the FY24 budget projects a $53,000 deficit, which will be paid using the district’s savings.
Alaska Marine Highway System hires a new boss
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Mar 22, 2023
The state of Alaska has hired a new leader for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Craig Tornga has been hired as the ferry system’s new marine director. In that role, he’ll oversee hundreds of ferry workers and a fleet of nine ships.
Southeast commercial salmon fisheries to see continued restrictions as managers try to preserve kings
by Sage Smiley | Mar 22, 2023
With Southeast Alaska king salmon stocks in a years-long slump, fisheries across the region can expect restrictions aimed at letting more kings return to spawn.
Southeast News
LatestSeat available on Craig City Council after member resigns during meeting
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 24, 2023
Craig’s City Hall is shown in August 2022. (Leila Kheiry/KRBD) Craig City Council member Jim See...
Saxman City Council votes to terminate city’s clerk-administrator
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 23, 2023
Saxman Totem Park and Clan House. The Saxman City Council voted to end city clerk and...
Coach Dino Brock looks back on the Lady Vikings’ hard-fought basketball season
by KFSK Petersburg | Mar 23, 2023
The Viking basketball teams have returned from their regional games, and their season is...
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LatestWrangell Public Schools passes $5 million budget for the coming fiscal year
by Sage Smiley | Mar 23, 2023 | 0
The budget passed by the school board on March 20 is more than $300,000 less than the current year’s revised budget. But even with expenses tightened down, the FY24 budget projects a $53,000 deficit, which will be paid using the district’s savings.
Southeast commercial salmon fisheries to see continued restrictions as managers try to preserve kings
by Sage Smiley | Mar 22, 2023 | 0
With Southeast Alaska king salmon stocks in a years-long slump, fisheries across the region can expect restrictions aimed at letting more kings return to spawn.
Wrangell utility rates proposed to increase about 10% in coming months
by Sage Smiley | Mar 21, 2023 | 0
Utility users in Wrangell are looking at increased rates and fees for … pretty much everything in the coming months. Wrangell’s government is trying to keep up with skyrocketing inflation and prepare for major projects in the coming years.
Learning Tlingit Language
LatestMia’s Gift
by kstkadmin | Sep 2, 2022 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
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
by kstkadmin | May 24, 2021 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Jan 11, 2023
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. January, Canada geese month. Pertains to the geese that stay through the winter.
Alaska News
LatestHomer police tour Alaska urging parents to talk with kids about online safety
by APRN News | Mar 24, 2023
(Wikimedia Commons) Content note: This story contains references to sexual abuse and suicide. ...
Army’s 11th Airborne to host ‘large-scale’ training exercise near Fort Wainwright, Eielson
by APRN News | Mar 24, 2023
A group of Army vehicles travel along the Richardson Highway last year en route to the Donnelly...
New Houston High School building opens over 4 years after 2018 quake
by APRN News | Mar 24, 2023
Over four years after the November 2018 earthquake, Gov. Mike Dunleavy cut the ribbon at the new...
NPR
LatestPutin says Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Mar 25, 2023
Putin said the plan was in response to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine...
Mexican children’s comic Chabelo dies at 88
Mar 25, 2023
Xavier López, a Mexican children’s comic better known by his stage name “Chabelo,” hosted the Sunday variety show En Familia con Chabelo for an astonishing 48 years from 1967 to 2015.
Photos show the devastation caused by the deadly Mississippi tornado
Mar 25, 2023
The destructive tornado killed at least 23 people, leveled buildings and left thousands of...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly Meeting February 28, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting for February 28, 2023 in Borough Assembly Chambers.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting February 14, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting for February 14, 2023 in Assembly Chambers.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 1/24/23
Jan 26, 2023
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting for January 24, 2023 in Borough Assembly Chambers.