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Alaskans were busy this summer…making ornaments
Sounds of punching clay on a table filled the air in the Wrangell District's National Forest office garage. Between throwing the lump of gray clay on the table, Claire Froelich kneaded into it, as it's part of the process to making clay from some of Wrangell’s mud for this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree ornaments.
Student Advisory Committee wanted direct communication with school board but policy denies that link
Wrangell’s School Advisory Committee was formed decades ago to support the middle and high school principal with managing the school in an impactful way. Committee member Brian Ashton said the committee – which is appointed by the principal – advocates for students and staff and the involvement of the community.
Wrangell Assembly preview: eliminating one tax-free day, salmon disaster relief funds and a change in price for launch permits
Wrangell’s borough assembly will consider decreasing the amount of tax-free days to one per year at a public meeting Tuesday night. They’ll also consider accepting a $95,000 grant for 2020’s statewide salmon disaster.
Elections
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Wrangell Borough Assembly secures official election votes
Wrangell’s Borough Assembly certified this year’s municipal election results Thursday after the canvass board approved the ballots. They counted 99 absentee ballots, which included early in-person, electronic and by mail. They kept all of the unofficial results.
Wrangell’s unofficial 2024 Municipal Election results
Wrangell’s unofficial municipal election results show that voters failed Ballot Proposition 1 with 197 in favor and 240 against. As a result, assembly board members will not be able to get compensated for sitting on the assembly during meetings.
A recap on Wrangell’s municipal election ballot
Wrangell voters get to vote this Tuesday on two propositions and decide who will fill eleven municipal seats.
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Kate Thomas on the upcoming Harvest Celebration and the Capitol Christmas Tree
Episode 31: Wrangell will soon celebrate the Capitol Christmas Tree during the weekend of Oct. 25 and a lot has gone into planning for the celebration. Kate Thomas, the borough's economic development director, talks with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what events will happen and what went into planning the upcoming Harvest Celebration.
Southeast News
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It’s more than a feeling: Capacity of Sitka’s childcare centers at rock-bottom
The SEARHC Fitness Center was formerly the organization’s childcare center for over 20 years,...
Ketchikan farming businesses can get a borough tax break next year
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
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. October, big moon month.
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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Akiak woman tells her story of healing from alcohol addiction
Maamcuk tells her story of alcoholism and healing to seventh graders in Akiak. (Anne Hillman/AKPM)...
Anchorage FBI seeks suspect who has robbed 3 credit unions in a month
A suspect in three Anchorage credit-union robberies, seen in surveillance video Sept. 23, Oct. 7...
The deadline to request a mail ballot is Oct. 26. Here’s what else to know about voting.
Volunteers at Anchorage School District hand out ballots to voters during Alaska’s primary...
NPR
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The DOJ charged a former Indian intelligence official in a foiled assassination plot
The indictment against Vikash Yadav points to a direct link between the Indian government and what...
Phoenix police allegedly beat, repeatedly tased deaf Black man who has cerebral palsy
The August incident is under investigation by the police department’s internal affairs...
Prada and Axiom Space reveal modernized NASA spacesuits for the 2026 moon landing
The suits are to be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission, which will mark humankind’s first return...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 8, 2024
Tuesday, October 08, 2024 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers6:00 PM CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – September 10, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – August 27, 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 location: Borough Assembly Chambers7:00 PM
