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The case of Alaska’s missing moon rock

Steve Henrikson is the curator of collections at the Alaska State Historical Museum in Juneau. He’s encountered a lot of fascinating history in his job, but one of the most peculiar stories is the case of the missing moon rock.

New Sealaska board member from Wrangell

Sealaska regional corporation has a new board member. Richard Rinehart is a real-estate investor and was Sealaska’s chief financial officer and corporate controller.

Alaska Territorial Guard honored at memorial service

The Alaska Army National Guard Honor Guard held a memorial service Monday, March 18, 2013 for men and women who honorably served in the armed forces. The Wrangell post of the Alaska Territorial Guard was also commemorated.

Timber sale hot topic at Assembly

The Borough Assembly Tuesday, March 26th covered a bill to establish a bounty on sea otters, the creation of an energy committee, and a controversial Mental Health timber sale.

In the footsteps of John Muir

In the late 1800s, Muir decided to make the journey to the far north in search of glaciers. His exploration would eventually lead to the creation of Glacier Bay National Park. But the first stop on his great Alaskan expedition was Wrangell Island in the Inside Passage.