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Wrangell assembly preview: Tideland Construction land, fee and rates adjustment
Wrangell’s City and Borough assembly expects to approve the transfer of 9.12-acres to Tideline Construction, LLC. on Tuesday night.
Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop
Kim Szczatko woke up in the middle of the night and rushed to her gift shop, Cooper's Corner, in downtown Wrangell Wednesday night. About an inch of water and mud had flooded the space from back to front.
Southeast News
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Sitka Assembly adopts historic preservation plan, votes down new long-term lease for NSRAA
The Sitka Assembly approved and adopted an updated historic preservation plan Tuesday night, with one contingency. It came after nearly two decades of planning. The plan is meant to serve as a guiding document for the city’s...
‘Sitka deserved to be a literary community’: Old Harbor Books celebrates 50th birthday
Old Harbor Books was bustling with customers on Saturday for the shop’s 50th anniversary....
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser on the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
Episode 91: The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of revising the Tongass National Forest Plan. Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about the ins and outs of what revising the plan means and how important community input is. Houser said the fully revised plan should be complete in 2027. The federal agency will hold a community workshop April 21 at the Nolan Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Talk on the Rock: Wrangell Police Chief on fraud and law enforcement in a small town
Episode 90: Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek chats with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki on all kinds of fraud, the police department's staff and the current public safety issues they're focusing on. Meek says with fraud, it's always important to take a step back and not act on impulse.
Community
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Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.
Alaska News
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2 JBER soldiers injured by bear during training exercise
Officials say the soldiers were injured during a “land navigation training event” at the base. A...
Glenn Highway bridge to close for 45 days starting Saturday
All northbound traffic will be diverted to southbound lanes during the closure.
25 dead sled dogs found at Mat-Su kennel after months of complaints to borough
Alaska State Troopers confirmed Thursday that a criminal investigation is underway into potential...
NPR
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Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected...
Why scientists are nervous about fungi
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not...
Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, acknowledged the ceasefire, but did not say whether it...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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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
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
