Local News
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Wrangell Fish and Board Advisory Committee opposes proposal reducing hatchery egg production; proponents say wild stock salmon are threatened
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will meet in Ketchikan to consider changes to Southeast Alaska’s fisheries on Jan 28 - Feb 9. Proposal 156 would reduce the hatchery egg production of pink and chum salmon by 25% in the region.
Wrangell Wolves wrestler Jackson Carney wrestles his way into first-place state championship
Wrangell’s high school wrestlers made it big this past season. About 10 of them qualified for state.
U.S. Army apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association for bombarding village; not all clans accept apology
A large group of people, from the Pacific Northwest and around the region, greeted each other with morning chatter outside at the end of a Wrangell peninsula, where the Taalkweidí clan once resided.
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: Lynsie Morelli on training sea lions, making skin grafts and letting dogs run free
Episode 43: From interning with the Navy's Marine Mammal Program and helping train sea lions and dolphins, to a six month adventure throughout New Zealand, Wrangellite Lynsie Morelli shares her own life story. It consists of saving sea mammals, making skin grafts for burn victims and finding peace in the wild.
Southeast News
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With Trump’s new pro-timber order, Alaska conservationists poised to rehash Tongass Roadless Rule
A Naukati Bay resident looks out over a clear cut northwest of his home on Prince of Wales Island...
Public-sector workers wait months for retirement contributions after statewide hacking
Teachers at Sitka High School are among the thousands of public-sector employees across the state...
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: Monday, January 27, 2025
The Alaska House of Representatives urges President Trump to keep the name “Denali.”...
Head of Alaska Aerospace sees Kodiak Island spaceport as solution for national congestion
John Oberst, head of Alaska Aerospace, went on the “Today” show on to discuss what is...
Alaska House resolution urges Trump administration to keep the name Denali
The House resolution, sponsored by Rep. Maxine Dibert, D-Fairbanks, says the name Denali is...
NPR
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Billionaire investor Scott Bessent is confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Bessent won Senate confirmation with the support of more than two dozen Democrats.
Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump
In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry...
Can Susie Wiles keep Trump on track?
Susie Wiles is doing something no woman has done before. She is the first in history to hold the...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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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
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 22, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
