Local News
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Major renovations for three school buildings and swimming pool roof
The borough assembly has approved a $6.33 million contract with Sitka-based McG Constructors for major renovations across the three school buildings and swimming pool roof. Work is expected to start late summer, with completion...
Borough Investment Account update!
The borough’s Permanent Fund savings account earned about $3 million on its investments over the...
4th of July Road Closures
Downtown street closures will start Thursday, July 2nd, and extend through Saturday, July 4th, to...
Southeast News
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SEARHC opens Sitka hospital to patients
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opened the doors of its new Sitka hospital to patients this week.While the tribal health consortium held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center in late...
Sitka School Board appoints Richards, Potter to fill vacant seats
Guided by Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn Georgia, new Sitka School Board members Kat Richards and Matthew Potter take the oath of office over Zoom (KCAW/Rose) The Sitka School Board is back to full capacity. When the...
Recreation & Road Report
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Rec & Road Report – Week of June 22 – 28
Road Conditions/Construction and Logging Activity: Middle ridge road is closed until repairs can...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
State lawmakers fail to meet an informal deadline to vote on a tax-cut bill for the Alaska LNG project.
State lawmakers delay vote on Alaska LNG tax bill until mid-July
Lawmakers had planned to reconvene in Juneau July 1 to vote on a compromise bill cutting taxes for the Alaska LNG project. Republicans said they were frustrated by the slow pace.
At this Wasilla ranch, horses are part of the mental health care team
An equine-assisted psychotherapy program in Wasilla helps people process trauma, grief and mental health challenges, even if talking isn’t easy.
NPR
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Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other...
Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
Man, it’s a hot one! Don’t go out in this summer’s heat wave before you arm...
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it’s 6 months late
The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying,...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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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...
Borough Assembly Meeting 5/12/2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers – 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE...
