The communities have long argued that being left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was an injustice.
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Amateur historian wins national award for podcast on one of Alaska’s deadliest shipwrecks
Ronan Rooney started his podcast, Wrangell History Unlocked, early in the pandemic, when he found himself with a lot more time at home.
Wrangell holds Blessing of the Fleet at newly finished Mariners’ Memorial
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition for many coastal communities as fishermen get ready for their summer season.
To get an electric bus, Wrangell schools must first buy an old diesel bus — and destroy it
The district has about two weeks to find an old bus, buy it, destroy it, and then order an electric one.
Rep. Peltola calls for more collaborative management of Southeast’s transboundary watersheds
Peltola told KSTK’s Sage Smiley that her call for a more formal international process is a response to widespread support from Southeast tribal governments and communities.
Wrangell’s newest harbor needs a pricey add-on to stop corrosion
It’s not too late to protect the harbor, but the costly fix will need to happen soon.
Alaska Airlines’ flying salmon makes one last trip up the Inside Passage
The world’s largest flying salmon took its final swim upstream Tuesday.
Weak pink salmon run predicted for Southeast Alaska
Pink salmon runs in Southeast peak in odd years and fall in even years.
Geologist digs into the rocky history of Southeast Alaska
What is now Southeast Alaska – called the Alexander terrane by geologists – probably started out near the equator.
With looming financial burdens, Wrangell looks at consolidating schools
Wrangell’s school district is looking at downsizing to one school building in the coming years as enrollment declines and prices rise.