It started as an idea to encourage students to gain more experience with writing and it became a project that could be reviewed and graded. Now it has become a newsletter and digital storytelling …
In August, the school board passed to the borough the decision on renaming the high school basketball court after a former coach. Now, the assembly has alley-ooped the decision back over to the board …
Alaska Marine Lines increased its fuel surcharge for Southeast Alaska freight shipments to 22.5% effective Sept. 27, up from the most recent rate of 16% and up from a 9.5% surcharge in June 2025. …
There are five openings on three different municipal boards and commissions, with the borough advertising for applicants to fill the volunteer positions. The assembly will select from among the …
Awards for the top entries in Wrangell’s annual fishing derby will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Stikine Inn. “If you entered a fish, stop down and you might just get to …
The National Merit Scholarship program on Sept. 9 announced the semifinalists for next year’s awards for high school seniors — including Wrangell’s Jackson Carney. The more than 16,000 …
Three months of setting out lines and 49 entries later, the 71st Wrangell fishing derby – a three-in-one event this year – came to an end last week. The sportfishing derbies for king salmon, …
The school board voted unanimously Aug. 31 to create a temporary district accreditation coordinator position as the schools begin preparations for an upcoming formal review. The Alaska …
Though the intent may have been clear, the wording of the old ordinance wasn’t perfectly clear, so the assembly fixed it by amending municipal code to make clear that leaving a vehicle on the road …
There were close finishes in the Captain’s Coffee Co. golf tournament at Muskeg Meadows on Saturday, Sept. 5. First place went to the team of Jim Brooks, Drew Eyon and Joe Delabrue, with a net …
School Board President John DeRuyter said he is not concerned about a new federal executive order directing agencies to challenge vaccine exemptions, though the school board policy committee will …
Muskeg Meadows Golf Course held the Valley Electric tournament this past weekend, with three more tournaments scheduled for September. The winning team on Saturday, Aug. 29, was Jim Brooks, Guy …
The school board voted unanimously on Aug. 17 to amend Superintendent Joshua Garrett’s contract with a 4% increase, bringing his annual salary to $145,600 for his second year on the job. His …
It was a busy weekend at Muskeg Meadows, with two tournaments and a strong field of scramble teams competing for top honors. The George and Joey Woodbury Tournament winners on Saturday, Aug. 15, …
Wrangell’s annual fishing derby will close on Sept. 7 after a three-month contest to see who can land the largest king salmon, coho and halibut. The winner in each category will receive a …
A 62-year-old Wrangell man faces multiple criminal charges, including felony assault and driving under the influence, following a late-night disturbance at Panhandle Trailer Court on July 28. …
It was a busy two days at Muskeg Meadows Golf Course last weekend with the Petro Marine tournament, with two more busy days coming up this weekend. The winning team on Saturday, Aug. 1, was …
It’s another “hidden-weight” weekend for the Wrangell fishing derby. The derby ticket holders who catch a coho and halibut that comes closest to the secret weight — which will be …
The Sentinel reported on July 8 that there had been “three recent fentanyl overdoses in Petersburg,” with Wrangell Police Chief Gene Meek, who told the Sentinel of the Petersburg fentanyl cases, …
