Alaska lawmakers approved an additional $144 million in one-time funding for K-12 schools next year, plus a batch of education policy changes that garnered bipartisan support particularly aimed at …
The borough assembly unanimously approved ordinances to update the sales tax code and create an exemption from the tax for small-time handicraft sellers and hobbyists, and also establish a business …
Just as summer is a good time for outdoor recreation, it’s also the best time for annual maintenance of Wrangell’s indoor recreation facilities. Starting Monday, May 25, the community pool …
Kalee Herman graduated high school on May 15 and immediately embarked on planning how she will spend all of June selling fundraising raffle tickets to help pay for the town’s Fourth of July …
Michael Ottesen, who was elected in 2023 to serve a three-year term on the borough assembly, resigned his seat last week with about six months left in his term. He did not provide a reason for his …
The property tax mill levy — the rate that is multiplied against a property’s assessed value to determine the annual tax bill — will remain the same this year. It’s the fifth year in a row …
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking a volunteer to serve as a frontline monitor for the invasive European green crab, as state officials remain wary of the destructive species reaching …
Separate from its monthly indoor community market, the Nolan Center will invite craftspeople, hobbyists and other sellers to set up tables in front of the civic center on two days this summer when …
The assembly unanimously approved $1,758,500 in borough funding for the 2026-2027 school district budget, a 23% increase from this year. The contribution matches the amount requested by the school …
The rising cost of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel is forcing companies that move people and goods to recoup some of the additional expense, including adding fuel surcharges to ticket prices and …
With the state Legislature scheduled to adjourn sometime Wednesday, May 20, House and Senate negotiators over the weekend settled on a budget that will send $1,200 to every eligible Alaskan this fall …
The 20 seniors graduating this week are Cody Barnes, Clara Edens, Shelton Eklund, Ava Raye Garrett, Caiden Gillen, Katelynn Gillen, Kalee Herman, Ben Houser, Paige Hoyt, Gavin Hunt, Christina …
Last month’s routine testing of wild shellfish revealed high levels of a deadly toxin, prompting a warning for harvesters to avoid eating their catch until it has been professionally …
Points, a pizza party and prizes have always been key for the Irene Ingle Public Library summer reading program for kids. But the real purpose is to foster a love of reading, said Sarah Scambler, …
The deadline to volunteer as a royalty candidate for the annual Fourth of July fundraising campaign is 5 p.m. Friday, May 15. To attract more candidates — whether individuals or groups — the …
Starting this week, the Sentinel will send out a free email newsletter every Friday morning, listing community events for the weekend and the coming week. The Wrangell Happenings newsletter will …
Friday evening’s high school graduation ceremonies will mark the conclusion of years of study, homework, sports, school activities and hallway chatter. It also will mark the end of a weeklong …
Officials from the Southeast Alaska Power Agency and the Wrangell borough are working on a plan to bring a solar farm and battery storage system to the island, a move aimed at stabilizing the power …
Testifying before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about last fall’s deadly Typhoon Halong, Paul J. Paul, Chief of the Native Village of Kipnuk, recalled the moment his 6-year-old …
Photos of more than a dozen Southeast residents killed or missing going back to 1993 were displayed on a table after the May 5 march in Juneau to recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing …