Local News
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Three Wrangell residents face multiple charges from Tuesday’s drug search
Wrangell police arrested 39-year-old Cooper Seimears, 29-year-old Jacob Marshall and his fiancee, 29-year-old McKenna Harding, after searching two homes on Tuesday. The following day, the three suspects had their arraignment on various felonies and misdemeanor counts for allegedly possessing, delivering and selling narcotics. In court documents, police said they found pills and liquids that they think are oxycodone, MDMA, cocaine and fentanyl. Police said they also found what they think is methamphetamine and paraphernalia. The police department will send the items to the Alaska State Crime Lab for further testing.
Wrangell police say drugs were found during yesterday’s searches
Police arrested three Wrangell residents Tuesday for allegedly selling drugs. After searching two homes, Wrangell police arrested 39-year-old Cooper Seimears, 29-year-old Jacob Marshall and his fiancee 29-year-old McKenna Harding.
Law enforcement makes arrests during drug busts this morning
Wrangell police made arrests after conducting drug searches at two Wrangell locations this morning.
Elections
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An audio postcard on Tuesday’s election in Wrangell
General election voters voted at Wrangell’s Nolan Center on Tuesday. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki went down to the convention center and talked with some of them about what’s important to them. The United States presidency, ranked-choice voting and raising the minimum wage in Alaska were the dominating issues on the ballot for most of the people she talked with. She sends this audio postcard.
Wrangell’s voter turnout decreased from last general election; unofficial results
These are preliminary, unofficial election returns.From early Tuesday morning to later in the evening, Wrangell voters consistently walked through The Nolan Center doors on election day.
What’s on the general election ballot that Wrangellites need to know
In Tuesday’s upcoming election, registered voters in Wrangell have a few choices on the ballot, including choosing the next United States president.
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Tracey Martin on some of 2025’s Chamber of Commerce events
Episode 45: Wrangell's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracey Martin spoke with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about everything going on at the Chamber during the first half of this year. From the membership drive to planning for the Fourth of July, Martin talked about why supporting the Chamber is important for the community. She mentioned the Birthday Calendar Scholarship that high school seniors can apply for.
Southeast News
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Alaskans voice support for a bill to boost school funding
Sitkans prepare to testify on Wednesday night from the Legislative Information Office, reviewing...
State herring data questioned ahead of Board of Fish meeting
The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting in Ketchikan to consider changes to Southeast Alaska’s...
Tlingit Phrase
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Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Tlingit Phrase of the Week is a project launched to help with the survival and renewal of the Tlingit language in Wrangell. Each phrase speaks to Wrangell’s seasons and the Tlingit way of life. January, Canada goose month. Pertains to the geese that stay around all winter. The sun begins to turn back.
Learning Tlingit Language
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Mia’s Gift
Mia's Gift is a local podcast created and hosted by Mia Wiederspohn of Wrangell, Alaska. Mia's Gift teaches Tlingit language, preserves a precious culture, educates and delights. Enjoy!
Application of Learning Tlingit Language
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada could have wide-ranging impacts for Alaska....
Education bill negotiations with Gov. Dunleavy off to a ‘productive’ start, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a...
Anchorage FBI support of Trump immigration crackdown draws local pushback
The weekend operation follows President Trump’s vows to deport millions of undocumented...
NPR
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Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?
It wasn’t immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his plans, and...
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with ‘Sharpiegate’ ties
President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned...
Homeland Security’s workforce might not be as big as Trump’s immigration goals
Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Jan. 28, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Dec. 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Nov. 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
