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Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II painting the Freedom Rock
An Iowa muralist landed on the island on July 20 and quickly went to work with his paint brushes...
Wrangell to receive $375,000 for waterfront projects
The state had been sitting on $37.5 million it collected but never spent over several years from...
Hydroponic greens at Senior Apartments
Becky Ferguson is bringing fresh produce to residents of the Wrangell Senior Apartments, while...
Talk On The Rock
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House District 1 Nonpartisan Candidate, Grant EchoHawk
Grant EchoHawk is a nonpartisan candidate for House District 1. EchoHawk visited Wrangell in late...
Southeast News
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Public urged to be bear aware at Redoubt Falls
The U.S. Forest Service and Sitka Tribe of Alaska are urging fishermen, subsistence harvesters, and visitors to practice bear safety at Redoubt Falls. Several brown bears, including two sows with cubs, are frequenting the lake’s...
Expert says parametric insurance could be an option to protect against landslides in Southeast
Alien abduction insurance, hole-in-one coverage for a golfer, and zombie apocalypse protection. Which one is a real insurance policy? Insurance specialist Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau says all of them.“Even though some may be...
Metlakatla Indian Community awarded over $16M for fish hatchery improvements
Chum salmon shown returning to Tamgas Creek Hatchery on Annette Islands Reserve. (Photo courtesy...
Recreation & Road Report
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Recreation and Road Report for 7/27/26 – 7/31/26
Here is the weekly Recreation and Road report for July 27-July 31. Road Conditions,...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 31, 2026
State and federal officials advocate for improvements to Alaska’s aviation...
Air carriers ask state and federal officials to prioritize fixing Alaska weather stations
The state plans to build more than 150 new weather stations, but on any given day up to 20 existing stations in Alaska are not reporting.
A women’s pro wrestling troupe in Fairbanks rings in 10 years of bodyslams and bruises
“It’s a beautiful blend of performance, artistry, and athleticism,” a fan said. “And you get to scream a lot.”
NPR
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Spain’s Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
The pro-immigration leader is facing backlash at home and abroad after roughly 60,000 people...
Opinion: Remembering Margo Howard
Margo Howard had a lot of life experience and used it to offer advice for years as “Dear...
They call it ‘a dream fulfilled’ — new homes designed for (and by) slum residents
It’s a bold new experiment and it’s already won a prize. Residents in a jam-packed...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Assembly Waterfront Development Work Session and Regular Assembly Meeting on 7/28/2026
The Wrangell Borough Assembly met on July 28th, 2026, in Assembly Chambers for a Waterfront...
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Wrangell Borough Assembly Regular meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Borough Assembly Chambers at Wrangell City Hall.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 6/9/2026
Regular Meeting of the Wrangell Borough Assembly 6:00 pm June 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
