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Wrangell’s proposed shipyard could cost up to $726 million
Wrangell is moving forward with plans to build a massive shipyard that could repair state ferries, U.S. Coast Guard ships, research vessels, and military vessels as well. It's also expected to bring hundreds of jobs to town. But the project would be costly.
Powell steps into role of fire and EMS administrator
A 10-year veteran of the emergency services roster took over the Wrangell Volunteer Fire...
Bringing Special Olympics Back to Wrangell
Two mothers are leading an effort to bring Special Olympics programming back to Wrangell,...
Talk On The Rock
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Gubernatorial Candidate, Click Bishop
Former Alaska State Senator, Click Bishop, is one of many candidates running for Governor. Bishop...
Southeast News
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Sitka municipal administrator finalist drops out of running
A finalist for Sitka’s municipal administrator position has dropped out of the running. In an email on Monday, city staff announced that Jenny Alber, who was planning to visit Sitka later this month, has withdrawn her name from...
Here’s what the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District has planned for the summer
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District (KRBD stock photo). It’s the time of year where many people...
Utah forester hopes carbon-capturing soil supplement catches on in Sitka
Darren McAvoy holds a handful of biochar. (KCAW/Salemo) Seven Sitkans are taking turns chucking wood scraps into a round metal pit. They’re hauling them from Darren McAvoy’s truck bed where twigs, branches, and logs tower high...
Recreation & Road Report
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Recreation & Road Report July 6 through 10
Recreation and Road report for July 6 through July 10th Road Conditions/Construction and Logging...
Alaska News
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Lawmakers approve state audit of the Alaska Board of Fisheries
Kodiak Republican Rep. Louise Stutes requested the special state audit due to public complaints, but said it would investigate only the board’s process and procedures, not actions taken.
New Skipper Science App program to fill data gaps in Bristol Bay sport fishery
In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that data doesn’t have to be left to just scientists. Within Bristol Bay’s sport fishery, there’s a new way for guides...
Wrangell’s proposed repair shipyard could cost up to $726M
Wrangell already has a busy marine service center that hauls out large commercial vessels locally...
NPR
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Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua’s next elections, originally scheduled for...
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with...
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR’s staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Wrangell Borough Assembly Regular meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Borough Assembly Chambers at Wrangell City Hall.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 6/9/2026
Regular Meeting of the Wrangell Borough Assembly 6:00 pm June 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
Borough Assembly Meeting 5/12/2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers – 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE...
