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Wrangell updates local sales tax and business license laws
One change met with some pushback. The borough initially proposed sales tax exemptions for churches and nonprofits for “occasional” business lasting less than three days per year.
PFD Plus
Though the state Legislature is not scheduled to adjourn until sometime Wednesday, House and...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Matt Heilala and Why He’s Running For Governor
Alaska gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala visited Wrangell on Thursday, May 14, and stopped by...
Southeast News
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We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
On the walls of Ketchikan High School, post-grad plans for the class of 2026 are on display. 107...
New Virgin Voyages cruise ship, the Brilliant Lady, makes inaugural port call to Sitka
The Brilliant Lady at Sitka’s privately-owned cruise ship dock on May 14, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney)...
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast Alaska, including parts of Prince of Wales...
Alaska News
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Anchorage Assembly considers public safety advisory commission reboot
After allowing an old public safety commission to sunset in 2024, the Assembly will soon take up...
Coast-X Arctic research | Talk of Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists traveled nearly 2,000 miles by snowmachine this spring...
Local knowledge draws the map for River Watch on the Kuskokwim
Breakup on the Kuskokwim River is closely monitored by a team of specialists — River Watch. But...
NPR
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‘Taiwan Travelogue’ wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates...
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in...
Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets
While dozens of states have taken legal action against the controversial industry, Minnesota is...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Borough Assembly Meeting 5/12/2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers – 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE...
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30 PMPRESENTATION (5:30 - 7:00 PM) a. Presentation - by "Structure"
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 3/24/26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
