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Board of Fish sticks with Anchorage for Southeast meeting
The board voted 2-4 against moving the meeting back to Ketchikan, despite dozens of comments from Southeast’s fishermen, Tribal entities, elected officials and others urging it to hold the meeting inside the region that would be affected by more than 150 proposals.
Wrangell Assembly approves 3.5 year contract for borough manager
Under his full-term borough manager contract, Good will earn an annual salary of $126,000, plus benefits, with possibilities for future raises.
‘Should have happened a long time ago’: Hope and skepticism ahead of first meeting of governor’s Bycatch Task Force
Some see the force as a possible turning point, but others say they’re skeptical of what it can accomplish.
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New Ketchikan Indian Community president says she plans to push for greater access to traditional foods
Ketchikan Indian Community’s newly-elected 2022 Tribal Council executives. From left to right,...
Community Report: Sitka poised for economic boom ‘if done right’
“I believe that Sitka is poised for pretty major economic growth, if done right,” Municipal...
Sitka Assembly approves tourism budget, but questions remain about Lincoln Street
Sitka could see as many as 480,000 cruise ship passengers this summer, but local officials are...
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Board of Fish sticks with Anchorage for Southeast meeting
The board voted 2-4 against moving the meeting back to Ketchikan, despite dozens of comments from Southeast’s fishermen, Tribal entities, elected officials and others urging it to hold the meeting inside the region that would be affected by more than 150 proposals.
Wrangell Assembly approves 3.5 year contract for borough manager
Under his full-term borough manager contract, Good will earn an annual salary of $126,000, plus benefits, with possibilities for future raises.
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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. In the month of January, we steam shrimp.
COVID-19 UPDATES
LatestFriday, December 3, 2021 Update
With communication difficulties that Wrangell has been experiencing over the last few days, the city misread the reporting that was received from the State Public Health official. The state was reporting that some individuals had been released from isolation and that there were 11 active COVID cases on Thursday, December 2. There were NO new cases reported on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The City apologizes for the incorrect report. Wrangell's current known case count is 11.
Eighteen Known Cases. Free Testing for Symptomatic & Asymptomatic
The Wrangell Emergency Operations Center was notified on November 23, 2021 of 4 new positive COVID cases.
Learning Tlingit Language
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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
LatestConfronting antisemitism in Alaska on Holocaust Remembrance Day | Alaska Insight
Recent attacks and vandalism targeting Jewish people have highlighted concerns over a rise in bigotry in our country. This week marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the terrible legacy of antisemitism. Lori...
Family of toddler killed in St. Paul at odds over where to bury him
Joshua John Rukovishnikoff, 2, died on St. Paul Island in December. His sister, Jaylene...
Legislative committee hires law firm to investigate the firing of Rodell as permanent fund head
The Legislative Budget & Audit Committee meets shortly before voting to approve hiring a law...
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Gun violence is killing more children. The pandemic may be playing a role
Chicago was shaken by the shooting death of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega last Saturday. Nationally,...
The Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 14 people in fake electors scheme tied to Trump
The 14 people are tied to an effort to put forth false electors as former President Donald Trump...
A shipment of cookbooks is lost at sea. Authors hope the fish enjoy the recipes
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin by Mason Hereford and Dinner in One by Melissa Clark call the...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Assembly Meeting 1-25-2022
Meeting of the Assembly of the City and Borough of Wrangell for January 25, 2022.
Wrangell Assembly Meeting 1-11-2022
Meeting of the Assembly of the City and Borough of Wrangell for January 11, 2022.
Wrangell Assembly Meeting 12-14-2021
Meeting of the Assembly of the City and Borough of Wrangell for December 14, 2021.
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