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09/12/2026 · North Slope Borough
Good News You Can Borrow, Read, Rescue, and Compost
Libraries lend more than books, Dolly Parton puts stories in children’s hands, condors keep returning to the sky, and mushroom roots are replacing plastic foam. The world still has plenty of nonsense, but these four developments know how to do useful work.
Alligators, Bears, and the Legal Value of a Jet
This week, wildlife entered a patrol car, an alligator entered a restaurant, and a man entered court seeking an airplane that never existed. The paperwork remains undefeated.
09/13/2026
Burney Falls: California’s Waterfall You Don’t Have to Hike For
Take the back road to Burney, California, where a waterfall pours out of a forest wall like somebody left the faucet on. It’s an easy weekend escape with one excellent roadside rule: arrive before your appetite turns into a hostage situation.
09/13/2026
The Sit-to-Stand Squat: Your Most Useful Leg Exercise
You don’t need a barbell, a gym membership, or the flexibility of a circus contortionist. This week, practice the squat you use every time you get out of a chair—and make it stronger on purpose.
09/13/2026
Cut a Clean Half-Lap Joint With Hand Tools
A half-lap joint looks like serious woodworking, but it is really two pieces of wood politely sharing the same space. Make four of them this weekend and you can build a sturdy little wall shelf with no power saw required.
09/13/2026
The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Candy at the Edges
Give a humble head of cabbage a hot oven, enough oil, and a little patience, and it becomes crisp, sweet, and deeply savory. This is the side dish that makes people ask what you did differently.
09/13/2026
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View allWrangell Public Works to Shut Off Water on Church St. and Bevier St. Tuesday
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL BE SHUTTING OFF WATER TO CHURCH STREET AND BEVIER ST. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City and Borough of Wrangell Public Works Department will be shutting off water service to the following areas: Church Street Bevier St. This shutdown is necessary for scheduled maintenance and repairs on the water system. The water service interruption is expected to commence on **Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 8:00 AM** and is anticipated to last until **approximately 5:00 PM** on the same day. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to store sufficient water for their needs during this period and to prepare for potential low pressure or temporary lack of service. The Public Works Department appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the community during this necessary work. For questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 907-874-3555.
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Transitions to Diesel Generation October 1st
PUBLIC NOTICE Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going to diesel generation starting October 1st, 2023. As you know, our hydroelectric generation system has had some issues this past year. In order to provide reliable power to the community, we will be starting up our diesel generators on October 1st, 2023. This will be a temporary situation until we can get our hydroelectric system repaired and back to normal operations. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Water Shutoff Alert for Church Street and Bevier Street Residents in Wrangell
The City and Borough of Wrangell Public Works Department will be shutting off water to Church Street and Bevier St. for necessary repairs. Please be advised that water service will be interrupted for an indefinite period to allow Public Works to complete this critical maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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