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Wrangell Borough Assembly preview: e-bikes & e-scooters, school budget and timber
Wrangell’s borough assembly will discuss micromobility devices, otherwise known as e-bikes and e-scooters, at its meeting tonight [Tues]. Residents have been expressing a lot of concern about the high usage of these devices in town without current regulations. To change this, the assembly will discuss placing town ordinances on their use.
Wrangell superintendent resigns; school board selects final candidates
After four years of working with Wrangell School District, Superintendent Bill Burr submitted his letter of resignation in late March. He stated that it’s been an honor serving the school district to its QUOTE “successes, achievements and student accomplishments.”
Alaska oyster farmers refine growing techniques to meet high demand
Pacific oysters are not native to Alaska, but farmers say they’re up for the challenge. One Southeast farmer has been experimenting through trial and error to meet that need.
Southeast News
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Sitka Tribe says sockeye fishing at Redoubt will remain unchanged under Sealaska ownership
The Sitka Tribal Council and Sitka Assembly meet twice a year for a meal, and to cover topics of...
“Human remains” found near Ketchikan ferry terminal
The Matanuska waits at Ketchikan’s Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal. (Eric Stone/KRBD)...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Captain Chase Tomberlin-Green on The Salvation Army’s summer plans
Episode 55: The Salvation Army's Captain Chase Tomberlin-Green chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what's going on this summer for the organization. This includes a guided painting event to help raise funds for the Bible Bowl competition. They will also host summer camp for Wrangell teenagers to attend at King's Lake Camp in Wasilla this summer.
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: May, tenth month. In the month of May, they are harvesting cedar bark for weaving.
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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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Work requirements proposed in Congress could kick thousands of Alaskans off Medicaid. Plus,...
State legislators reject two of Gov. Dunleavy’s board nominees, one unanimously
In an unusual move, all 60 members of the House and Senate voted to reject a physician assistant...
City to clear 2 major Anchorage homeless camps early this summer
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said the city has cleared 23 homeless camps so far this year, and...
NPR
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Perimenopause symptoms can be a drag. Here’s when to seek treatment
From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to...
Trump to meet South African president amid deteriorating relations
The visit comes as relations between the U.S. and South Africa are at their lowest since the end...
Birthright citizenship heads to court. And, more roadblocks to Trump’s ‘big’ bill
The Supreme Court will hear historic arguments over birthright citizenship today. And, House...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – May 13, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Location: NOLAN CENTERWork Session from 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly...
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers WS from 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
