Local News
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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.
Wrangell’s first traditional four way stop lights up intersection
Wrangell's first, traditional four-way stop signs went active at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning at the St. Michaels and Church St. intersection. The solar powered flashing lights quit functioning during the first hour because it was not exposed to enough sunlight. But that wasn’t much of an issue for long, according to Police Chief Gene Meek. He said there were a few violators on that first day.
Evergreen Elementary students present their wearable art to school board
Wrangell’s district art and social emotional learning teacher at Evergreen Elementary, Tawny Crowley, was helping students make clothes.
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: a glimpse of Wrangellite Teniya Morelli’s very rural life living off the land
Episode 42: Wrangellite Teniya Morelli shares glimpses of his family's history. It began with a five-year hiking journey with donkeys in California to Idaho. His parents gave birth in a rural canvas cabin, where Carol King held him as a newborn. After a couple years, the family treked north to live life in Alaska. He grew up learning how to live off the land in the early 1980s and later establishing lasting friendships with people he and his family mentored when they had a wilderness camp for troubled youth. He's been back in Wrangell since 2013 raising his daughter and renovating his house with his wife, Lynsie. KSTK wants to hear about other Wrangellites' lives. Call 907-874-2345 or email news@kstk.org to share.
Southeast News
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January 14, 2025: Here’s what’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (1-14-25), it will consider whether to sell water rights to...
Eric Mattson steps into role of Ketchikan Police Chief
Ketchikan Police Chief Eric Mattson outside the precinct. January 10, 2025. (Jack Darrell/KRBD)...
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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Pensions, the Permanent Fund, AI and more: A look at some of Alaska lawmakers’ pre-session proposals
Lawmakers released more than 80 proposals for new laws and constitutional amendments on Friday...
Former Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness executive alleges wrongful termination in civil lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the employee was fired after she raised concerns over a toxic workplace and...
UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential
The university’s Institute of Northern Engineering will use a $7.5 million DOE grant to expand its...
NPR
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SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn’t disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter...
No such thing as a free toilet: Starbucks reverses open bathroom policy
The new guideline is a reversal of a 2018 open-door policy that was implemented after two Black...
The FDA calls for at-a-glance nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods
The FDA wants front-of-package nutrition labels required on packaged foods. The labels would tell...
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
