Last year was a harrowing one for radio station KSTK, as the majority of its annual funding vanished in one fell swoop of federal cuts. But there is some hope on the horizon. “I can say that all …
The borough’s search for a new finance director has come to an end. Katie Hermanns moved into the office after the position was empty for five months. Hermanns arrived in Wrangell from Anchorage …
The lights are back on at a familiar spot on Front Street, marking a new chapter for a building that has served as a local cornerstone for nearly 80 years. Rayme’s bar officially opened its …
The town’s economic development board, which advises the assembly, has raised several questions about a possible borough land lease for a California-based company to build and operate a small-scale …
The unveiling of a new, original totem pole at the high school campus is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The totem raising will be held before the start of the junior varsity basketball …
When Mike Barnes decided to get his children involved in peewee wrestling, he didn’t anticipate the sport would take hold of his entire family. “It started when the kids were small,” Barnes …
Borough officials continue working to put together the pieces of a comprehensive development plan for the former 6-Mile Mill property, which could include sharing the cost with JAG Marine Group of a …
Tradesmen are working at Sitka’s community boatyard to install a hybrid electric propulsion system on the fishing vessel Mirage, and breathe life into research toward clean energy solutions and …
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announced Monday, Jan. 12, she is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Alaska held by Republican Dan Sullivan, using talking points similar to some of his in a …
Juneau residents and businesses this week continued their recovery from record snowfall, collapsed roofs, flooded streets and drains, and business and office closures. Officials on Sunday evening, …
Though the state will have two ferries that could operate next summer on the popular route between Bellingham, Washington, and Alaska, it will park the Kennicott at the dock in Ketchikan, keeping it …
It is a scenario no one wants to imagine, but Police Chief Gene Meek says school shootings must be approached with the mindset of “when,” not “if.” Meek met with school board members Dec. …
Congress returns to work this week after a holiday break, with several members continuing to search for a political compromise to save millions of Americans from dramatic increases in their health …
Petersburg’s Alaska Timber and Truss is expanding its operation at Falls Creek with a 71-acre purchase from the Alaska Mental Health Land Trust. Brett Martin, who owns the mill with partner Mike …
The best option for Wrangell would be if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the downtown harbor basin before the borough spends a $25 million federal grant to install new floats and pilings, …
The salvage team of Dave’s Welding and Nelson Diving came to the rescue for a second time this winter when they raised a 48-foot-long, two-story camp barge that was partially submerged and resting …
Department of Fish and Game staff has recommended against increasing elk hunting on Zarembo Island. Two proposals to increase the elk harvest on Zarembo are on the agenda for the Alaska Board of Game …
As if a record 82 inches of snow in December wasn’t enough to bury Juneau, more snow arrived this week. The National Weather Service forecast up to an additional foot of snow possible for Juneau …
Markets are continuing to bounce back from recent lows in Southeast commercial salmon fisheries, and a pair of Wrangell gillnetters said they are hopeful to see continued improvement in the chum …
“Hello, it’s the taxi.” That’s the greeting Jill Privett, owner/operator of Xóots Taxi, gives to those calling for a ride. Privett made the decision to start up her taxi business in …