Local News
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Wrangell Wolves wrestler Jackson Carney wrestles his way into first-place state championship
Wrangell’s high school wrestlers made it big this past season. About 10 of them qualified for state.
U.S. Army apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association for bombarding village; not all clans accept apology
A large group of people, from the Pacific Northwest and around the region, greeted each other with morning chatter outside at the end of a Wrangell peninsula, where the Taalkweidí clan once resided.
U.S. Army will apologize for bombarding Wrangell Tlingit village in 1869 this Saturday
The Wrangell community expects the U.S. Army to apologize this Saturday for bombarding the Tlingit village, Ḵaachx̱aana.áakʼw, in 1869. This counts as the third bombardment apology by the U.S. government held in Southeast Alaska over the last few months, the other two were in Kake and Angoon.
Elections
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An audio postcard on Tuesday’s election in Wrangell
General election voters voted at Wrangell’s Nolan Center on Tuesday. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki went down to the convention center and talked with some of them about what’s important to them. The United States presidency, ranked-choice voting and raising the minimum wage in Alaska were the dominating issues on the ballot for most of the people she talked with. She sends this audio postcard.
Wrangell’s voter turnout decreased from last general election; unofficial results
These are preliminary, unofficial election returns.From early Tuesday morning to later in the evening, Wrangell voters consistently walked through The Nolan Center doors on election day.
What’s on the general election ballot that Wrangellites need to know
In Tuesday’s upcoming election, registered voters in Wrangell have a few choices on the ballot, including choosing the next United States president.
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Lynsie Morelli on training sea lions, making skin grafts and letting dogs run free
Episode 43: From interning with the Navy's Marine Mammal Program and helping train sea lions and dolphins, to a six month adventure throughout New Zealand, Wrangellite Lynsie Morelli shares her own life story. It consists of saving sea mammals, making skin grafts for burn victims and finding peace in the wild.
Southeast News
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Public-sector workers wait months for retirement contributions after statewide hacking
Teachers at Sitka High School are among the thousands of public-sector employees across the state...
Sitka author gathers condolences, memories of late President Jimmy Carter
Author Debbie Miller (left) with First Lady Rosalynn Carter President Jimmy Carter in 1990 during...
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. January, Canada goose month. Pertains to the geese that stay around all winter. The sun begins to turn back.
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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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposes President Trump’s pardons. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy praises...
St. Paul signs agreement with federal government for jointly managing marine resources
Tribal Council President John Melovidov said the agreement protects the conservation work they’ve...
Dunleavy praises Trump orders calling for more drilling, logging and mining in Alaska
Dunleavy offered no opinion on Trump’s decision to rename Denali as Mount McKinley, saying...
NPR
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Watch: 2025 Oscar nominations come out this morning
Comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott will announce the nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards...
Trump’s plans to crack down on immigration. And, Oscar nomination announcements today
President Trump’s promise to crack down on immigration is moving forward today in two ways....
Blasts from military weapons may injure the brain through its blood vessels
When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Dec. 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Nov. 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 22, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
