Award-winning Alaska journalist Kyle Hopkins knew early on that journalism was his thing. Moreso, he knew he had an affinity with journalists and wanted to surround himself with them.
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Just before the group hiked a quarter-mile to the observation deck, we heard the sound of the boat motor leave to drop anchor after our National Forest Service captain dropped us off at the trailhead at Anan Bay. The sun peaked out, which hit the still moist ground – after all, it is the Tongass National rainforest. Moss blanketed downed trees and usnea – also called old man’s beard – hung from the tall evergreen trees.
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April 15 is the deadline for submitting taxes for most Americans. But not for Wrangell residents and businesses – at least not this year.
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Wrangell is one step closer to selling its old, former hospital, the Wrangell Medical Center. The borough said the prospective buyer, Wayne Johnson, plans to demolish the building to construct housing units on the property and six lots next to it.
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Veterinarian care is not always available in remote, rural Alaska. In Wrangell, like some other island towns in Southeast Alaska, a vet is available for about 10 days a month. This can be very challenging when pets are aging or become terminally ill. A particular hardship for pet owners is when their furry loved ones need to be euthanized.
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