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Freedom Rock ready for installation
Alaska’s first official Freedom Rock honoring veterans is painted and just awaiting setup at its...
Commemorative Bench a Memorial to Rod Brown
Whether digging for treasure, setting off rockets and potato cannons, or exotic fishing...
Wrangell applies for a $5 million state grant for harbor upgrades
Wrangell is applying for a $5 million state grant to add to a $25 million federal grant it already...
Dr. Harrison to open independent practice at home
Doctor V. Sanoe Harrison is trading his health care job at SEARHC for an independent practice,...
Southeast News
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Seiners break Sitka’s single-day pink salmon harvest record twice in one month
Seiners in Sitka broke the single-day record for harvesting pink salmon not once, but twice this month. District 13’s previous single-day harvest record was set in 2017 when roughly 950,000 pink salmon were caught. Aaron Dupuis...
Man charged with leaving scene of an accident after crashing into Ketchikan tour bus
Entrance to the Ketchikan Police Department pictured on Dec. 9, 2025 (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) A...
Ketchikan’s local governments weigh library powers ballot measure
The Ketchikan Public Library shown on May 21, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) For over 80 years,...
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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Giant pumpkins, crab legs and a water-skiing squirrel named Twiggy: Alaska State Fair celebrates 90 years
The Alaska State Fair predates statehood by more than two decades. It hasn’t always been in...
One year in, Anchorage officials say criminalized camping law is working
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says the law makes it easier to clear out homeless encampments, and connect unhoused people to resources.
Nome miners sue Sitnasuak Native Corporation, state troopers over beach access dispute
The suit alleges the miners were unlawfully prevented from using a public beach to reach their...
NPR
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The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make...
Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and...
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump’s pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead...
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...
