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JAG Marine plans for what could become Southeast’s largest shipyard, partners with Wrangell
Wrangell’s been debating on what to do with the six-mile deep water port site after it bought the property four years ago, and the included 42 acres of uplands.
Wrangell weighs growth at industry-focused town hall
More than 100 community members fill the Nolan Center’s (Wrangell’s civic center’s) main gathering room, chattering before Thursday's town hall meeting.
Southeast News
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Sitka schools close following heavy weekend snowfall
The Sitka School District hasn’t been closed due to heavy snowfall since the 2017-2018 school year, according to Superintendent Deidre Jenson. (KCAW/McKenney) Sitka schools were closed Monday following heavy snowfall over the...
Audit finds Sitka School District will start budget process with deficit
CC License Photo- Nick Amoscato The Sitka School District is now looking at a budget deficit as it...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Three high school seniors reflect back over the last seven years, when they last visited the studio as a group
Episode 85: Seven years ago middle school teacher Laura Davies brought three of her students in to the studio to speak on this show. They were preparing persuasive speeches back then. Well, these fifth graders have grown and are in their last year of school. And they’re back on the show. Seniors Paige Hoyt, Christina Johnson and Ben Houser reflect over the last seven years and talk about their plans for the future.
Talk on the Rock: Coven Petticrew on dance revitalization, cultural healing and Tlingit dance group Ch’xasaan
Episode 84: Coven Petticrew has been deeply connected with revitalizing cultural dance for decades. He practiced it in the Aleutians and now he's helping organize a Tlingit dance group in Wrangell, called Ch'xasaan. It acknowledges the first Raven village in the area and it means "waterfall town." Petticrew talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on the meaning behind dance revitalization and how it's a meaningful source for healing.
Community
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Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.
Alaska News
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State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships
The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.
Unalaska’s rural healthcare could get national spotlight with new documentary series
The main health clinic in Unalaska may soon be the focus of a new documentary series on A&E....
‘Lost Women of Alaska’: Retired Unangax̂ detective on law enforcement’s failures to protect Alaska Native women
For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Dr. Michael Livingston,...
NPR
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Video of Clinton depositions in Epstein investigation released by House Republicans
Over hours of testimony, the Clintons both denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes prior to his...
Some Middle East flights resume, but thousands of travelers are still stranded by war
Limited flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday. But hundreds of thousands of travelers...
Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 01/27/26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Work Session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM / Regular at 7:00 PM
