At least one candidate has filed for every seat that will be on the Oct. 6 municipal election ballot, though just two of the five races had more than one candidate as of early Monday afternoon, Aug. …
The school board voted unanimously Aug. 17 to approve the contract of Clemence Hwayire as the district’s new special education teacher. He is the second special education teacher hired over the …
Not everyone recognizes the name Beta Sigma Phi, but most people are familiar with the group’s Fourth of July pie booth. Pie sales have been the annual fundraiser for the group’s mission to …
The school board unanimously approved the first reading of a policy change on Aug. 17 that would raise high school graduation requirements from 24 credits to 26 credits. Second reading and a …
It can be a small-town badge of honor to only know the houses by the name of the family who lives there, rather than the street it sits on. Since Wrangell residents receive their mail at the post …
Sitka-area seiners have broken two single-day pink salmon harvest records, a “once in a blue moon” event, said Alaska Department of Fish and Game Sitka-area management biologist Aaron Dupuis. …
The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of federally managed acres across the U.S., including the Tongass National …
Residents near Stikine Avenue, which runs to the ferry terminal, and Cow Alley, one block up from downtown, awoke Friday, Aug. 21, to dry taps. It has become almost a reflex recently to turn to …
As of 1:30 this morning, the top four vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary election for governor — who will advance to the November general election to determine the winner — are Democrats …
The Irene Ingle Public Library is reaching out to area experts in various fields to share their knowledge and talents with the rest of the community. Michelle Clark, the library’s programming …
The Irene Ingle Public Library staff wanted to turn a new page on this year’s summer reading program for kids. “We have been doing the same, very successful program for 30 years,” said …
Dr. V. Sanoe Harrison is trading his health care job at SEARHC for an independent practice, opening a clinic out of his home. Rural Island Medical will officially welcome patients on Sept. 1. …
In a community dependent on its working harbors, Wrangell is applying for a $5 million state grant to add to a $25 million federal grant it already received to fully cover the cost of rebuilding the …
Alaska’s first official Freedom Rock honoring veterans is painted and ready in a secure building at the Marine Service Center while awaiting setup at its future home at City Park. The painting …
Structure, which plans to start assembling in Wrangell next year its remote monitoring system for utilities and other users, will hold an open house at its Front Street location on Friday, Aug. 28. …
Southeast Alaska isn’t particularly known for regular blue skies and sunny days, but that isn’t stopping progress on a new solar farm in Wrangell. The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) …
Ketchikan experienced its second internet outage in 10 days on Aug. 11 due to copper thieves in Canada, causing troubles for businesses and community members lasting more than eight hours until …
Not only are the Southeast Alaska commercial fishing fleets earning higher prices this summer for king and chum salmon, but chums are weighing in about 30% heavier on average than last year. At …
State ferry service to and from Skagway is on hold indefinitely due to structural damage at the Alaska Marine Highway System dock. “Cracks were identified in the concrete abutment supporting …
The school board reviewed progress on its multi-year strategic plan at an Aug. 3 work session, setting immediate priorities for the upcoming school year around individualized student learning, …