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Southeast summer Dungeness harvest the worst in decades
The commercial harvest for Dungeness crab in Southeast Alaska this summer was the lowest in several decades. But it might not be a complete bust. The harvest numbers only tell part of the story.
Another mine opens close to the Alaska border
A new gold mine has gone into production near British Columbia’s border with Southeast Alaska. It’s one of several prospects under exploration near creeks or rivers that flow into the region.
Forest Service could delay contaminated soil storage plan
The U.S. Forest Service could put the brakes on a state plan to store contaminated soil near a Wrangell recreation area.
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TOPS Alaska queen visits with Ketchikan chapter
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Alaska queen Sharon Headley of Anchorage, center, stands with the...
Renovation of the animal shelter celebrated
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday in Ketchikan in celebration of the renovation and...
No new information on last week’s humback whale death
There is no new information as of Tuesday regarding the cause of death of a humpback whale that...
Alaska News
LatestMat-Su Assembly puts off plastic bag tax vote
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly has put off voting on a proposal to tax retailers for the plastic bags they give customers — at least for now. Listen now In its meeting Tuesday night, the Mat-Su Assembly avoided killing...
Haines Assembly members survive divisive recall election
Tresham Gregg, Heather Lende and Tom Morphet take part in a public forum about the recall...
Imprisoned former militia leader Schaeffer Cox has appeal hearing
Imprisoned former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox had an appeal hearing Wednesday morning in federal court in Anchorage. Convicted in 2013 of conspiracy and solicitation to murder government officials, Cox is serving 26...
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Federal Appeals Court Says Arkansas Can Block Medicaid Payments To Planned Parenthood
It reversed earlier injunctions that forbade the state from suspending payments to the medical...
Probiotic Bacteria Could Protect Newborns From Deadly Infection
Each year more than 600,000 babies die of sepsis. Researchers have found a simple way to prevent it: Feed babies probiotic bacteria that are common in kimchi, pickles and other fermented vegetables.
Women Who Love Wine: Are You Binge-Drinking Without Realizing It?
Binge-drinking sounds like an all-night bender, but here’s a reality check: Many social drinkers may “binge” without knowing it. Women who drink four or more drinks on an occasion are binge-drinking.
Community
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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. August is everything fattens month.
Rec & Road Report
This is the Recreation and Road report for July 11 to July 17th.
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 7/25/2017
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met in a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 25th 2017 in Wrangell City Hall. Find the full audio and agenda here.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 6-27-17
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met for a regular meeting on June 27th, 2017. Find the full audio and agenda here.
Special Assembly Meeting June 20, 2017
The Wrangell Borough Assembly held a special meeting on June 20, 2017 regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the local IBEW. The full audio of the meeting is here:
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Public Meeting With DEC
A public meeting to discuss the Wrangell Junkyard cleanup project will be held Monday, August 21 at 5:30 pm in the Wrangell Borough Assembly Chambers
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