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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.
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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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Dunleavy calls special session on Alaska gasline tax break
The governor wants lawmakers to OK property tax breaks to the company proposing to build the...
Trump wants a more loyal Senate. Murkowski says he’s sabotaging that.
Striving to oust two Republican senators, Trump has liberated them to vote against his bills, Sen....
Juneau Assembly officially backs out of Eaglecrest Ski Area’s gondola project
The vote marks a reversal of the Assembly’s controversial 2022 decision to purchase the gondola for the city-owned ski area.
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After the Kars4Kids ad is banned in California, we check in on nostalgic jingles past
A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them...
U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president
The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for...
Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House
The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up...
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
