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Senate · WrangellThe Alaska Senate has passed a capital budget to fund roads, school repairs and rebuilds, housing, water and sewer systems and other public works projects across the state — but the spending plan is short of funds to cover repairs to Wrangell’s three aging school buildings. The budget bill approved by the Senate on April 12 will move next to the House for its consideration and possible amendments...See the Story
Latest state budget proposal falls short of funding Wrangell school repairs
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Wrangell · WrangellThe chamber of commerce at its annual awards dinner last weekend honored several members of the community for their service, including the fire department and emergency medical services crew, municipal electric line crew and borough employees for their response to the deadly Nov. 20 landslide that hit Wrangell. “Nowhere was the ‘I can help’ spirit more evident than in November of last year when a...See the Story
Chamber hands out annual volunteer, business, educator and citizen awards
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Wrangell · WrangellBrian Hernando Fennimore, 53, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Wrangell after suffering from brain cancer. Brian was born on June 16, 1970, in Seattle. He grew up in Wrangell and was a 1988 graduate of Wrangell High School. After graduating from high school, Brian attended Clover Park Technical School in Tacoma, Washington; Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon; and Fort Lewis College in...See the Story
Brian Hernando Fennimore dies at 53
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Wrangell · WrangellHELP WANTED Join our team as Americans for Prosperity--Alaska Grassroots Associates working part-time for freedom, opportunity and prosperity in Wrangell. Engage with fellow Alaskans by conducting door-to-door canvassing ---- no sales. Minimum 20 hours up to 30 hours per week at $24.50 per hour. Text your name to 907-318-7172 to receive a link to the online application form. HELP WANTED Now...See the Story
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Wrangell · WrangellSteven Brian Gerard, of Wrangell, died unexpectedly on Feb. 20, 2024. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at City Park in Wrangell. "We ask those attending to write a short story of a happy memory with or of Steven to read at the event," the family wrote. Steven was born to Arnold and Marilyn Gerard...See the Story
Steven Brian Gerard dies at 54
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Wrangell · WrangellThe time of year is approaching when birds flock to the river flats, and Wrangell is once again hosting the Stikine River Birding Festival. The festival will run from April 24 to 28 and will include a variety of bird-themed events and activities free of charge. This year is a bit of a lighter year, Matt Henson, who is organizing festival planning, said. They are focusing on community-centered,...See the Story
Annual birding festival flies into town April 24-28
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Wrangell · WrangellThe state capital budget approved by the Alaska Senate last week includes $200,000 for the borough to start planning an emergency access route for when Zimovia Highway is blocked by landslides or other disasters. The route would connect the old logging road at Pats Creek on the west side of Wrangell Island to the Spur Road on the island’s east side. The borough estimates the total cost of design a...See the Story
Wrangell may receive state funds to start planning emergency route
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Wrangell · WrangellAn Anchorage Superior Court judge has struck down an Alaska law that allows the state to allocate cash payments to parents of homeschooled students, ruling that it violates constitutional prohibitions against spending state money on religious or private education. “This court finds that there is no workable way to construe the statutes to allow only constitutional spending,” wrote Judge Adolf Zema...See the Story
Court strikes down state money for homeschooled students
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