Local News
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Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes makes it way to Wrangell’s Nolan Center
Auliya McCauley-Hartner, program specialist with the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, came to Wrangell in late January to help set up a traveling exhibit, named Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes, at the Nolan Center. It focuses on the changing climate and has only been transported by ground, until now.
Landslide researchers have more clues about what caused Wrangell’s devastating 2023 slide
It’s been over a year since a landslide devastated the Wrangell community, killing six people. Last month, geologists presented their work from a visit to the slide over the summer.
Three Wrangell residents face multiple charges from Tuesday’s drug search
Wrangell police arrested 39-year-old Cooper Seimears, 29-year-old Jacob Marshall and his fiancee, 29-year-old McKenna Harding, after searching two homes on Tuesday. The following day, the three suspects had their arraignment on various felonies and misdemeanor counts for allegedly possessing, delivering and selling narcotics. In court documents, police said they found pills and liquids that they think are oxycodone, MDMA, cocaine and fentanyl. Police said they also found what they think is methamphetamine and paraphernalia. The police department will send the items to the Alaska State Crime Lab for further testing.
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: Tracey Martin on some of 2025’s Chamber of Commerce events
Episode 45: Wrangell's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey Martin spoke with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about everything going on at the Chamber during the first half of this year. From the membership drive to planning for the Fourth of July, Martin talked about why supporting the Chamber is important for the community. She mentioned the Birthday Calendar Scholarship that high school seniors can apply for.
Southeast News
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Southeast Alaskans can fish for yelloweye rockfish again
A man holds a yelloweye rockfish he caught. (Ken Curtis/Flickr) Southeast Alaskans will be able to...
Federal Subsistence Board officially designates Ketchikan as rural, opening up thousands of residents to new harvest opportunities
Tazia Wagner holds a pair of hooligan caught on the Unuk River. March 18, 2024. (Jack...
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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Fundraisers, prayers and songs: Western Alaska mourns crash victims
Nome residents gathered at a church vigil and fundraisers were scheduled in at least two...
Responders race to complete recovery work for fatal plane crash near Nome
The window is closing to complete the recovery work before inclement weather arrives.
Unstable sea ice, winter storm threaten recovery after Nome plane crash
Authorities hope to recover the bodies of 10 people assumed killed, document evidence for...
NPR
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in...
A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record
The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher...
It’s not all fur and games. Here’s how the Puppy Bowl works
The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Jan. 28, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
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
