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Seasonal peony market grows in SE Alaska
Wrangell’s Oceanview Gardens was not affected by the harsh winter conditions that killed off many...
As of Monday, six people had filed for the Oct. 6 municipal election.
As of Monday, six people had filed for the Oct. 6 municipal election. The filing period...
New Sentinel/KSTK reporter
Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...
Early Voting for Primary
Early in-person voting is underway at locations across the state for Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary...
Southeast News
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Gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker talks fiscal plans, resource development during trip to Ketchikan
Former Gov. Bill Walker poses for a photo at KRBD’s studios on May 11, 2022. (Eric Stone/KRBD)...
Lisa Lane rounds out Sitka’s mayoral candidate crew
Lisa Lane filed to run for the mayor’s seat on August 6, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) Three candidates are in the running for Sitka mayor this October. Lisa Lane filed to run for the assembly’s top job last week (8-6-26). Lane moved to...
Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka
Cruise ship visitors disembark a Virgin Voyages cruise in May 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) A new report commissioned by the cruise industry outlines the financial boost cruise ship visitors have had on Sitka’s economy. The report was...
Recreation & Road Report
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Recreation and Road Report for August 10 – 14
This is the weekly Recreation and Road report for August 10 through 14, 2026, from your Forest...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Millions of dollars pour into to support fringe candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate...
Police shooting in East Anchorage under investigation
Thursday’s incident marks the sixth reported police shooting in Anchorage in 2026.
Seaplane makes emergency landing in Juneau’s Mendenhall River during glacial flooding
The de Havilland Beaver landed at the mouth of the river immediately after takeoff from the float...
NPR
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We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who’s actually doing the spending: These are key...
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls — and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They’ve had a devastating impact on girls’ education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” SIM International said...
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...
