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The Wrangell School District is looking to make recess more fun for Evergreen Elementary School students by making upgrades to the playground area. As KSTK's Tony Gorman reports the District is going have to wait for the outcome of the upcoming local election to see if the Wrangell Borough will pick up a part of the bill to cover costs.

Wrangell is looking to turn things up a notch following the latest twist in the race for Ruth Lake. At this week's meeting, the Wrangell Assembly discussed ways to persuade the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that the borough deserves a preliminary permit to study hyrdo power at Ruth Lake. KSTK's Tony Gorman reports.

The Wrangell Energy Committee plans on spearheading the formation of an Alaska-Canada Energy Coalition. Modeled after the Canada-based Highway 37 Powerline Coalition, which Wrangell recently joined, this new coalition will push building an intertie between Tyee and Bob Quinn Lake in British Columbia. KSTK's Lisa Phu reports.

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, or SEARHC, has recently added a new full time position in Wrangell. Wrangell resident Virginia Oliver is SEARHC's new referral care coordinator. This post adds needed SEARHC representation in Wrangell, a community that does not have any Native medical facilities.

Many who were at Tuesday night's meeting on establishing a community garden in Wrangell thought they were in for a brainstorming session. Little did they know that they were involving themselves in a project that's already been allocated some funding. A community garden in Wrangell may be a closer reality than most had anticipated. KSTK's Lisa Phu attended the community garden meeting and has this story.