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09/27/2026 · North Slope Borough
Most Adults See Potential Harm in AI for Education
Most American adults believe artificial intelligence will cause more harm than good in education. A new poll reveals this public sentiment, highlighting concerns about AI's role in schools.
House Approves New Sanctions Targeting Russia and Energy Consumers
The House of Representatives has passed new sanctions targeting Russia and countries that use Russian energy. The bill now proceeds to the President. Congress also addressed data centers, college sports, and the Iran war this week.
09/28/2026
Analysts Discuss Key Issues Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, experts weighed in on the bilateral discussions. Nicholas Burns, a former U.S. ambassador to China, and Samm Sacks, a senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University, offered their perspectives.
09/26/2026
SNAP Changes Impact School Meal Eligibility for Some Students
Changes in federal food assistance benefit distribution affect automatic qualification for free school meals. Experts observe a weakening connection between these programs.
09/26/2026
Judge Directs Disclosure of $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Architects
A federal judge has ordered former Trump administration officials to reveal who established a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The ruling came in a lawsuit initiated by a former Jan. 6 prosecutor and a law professor seeking to block the fund's operation.
09/25/2026
Childhood Obesity Clinic Patients Frequently Out of School
A specialized clinic treating childhood obesity reports that nearly all its young patients are not attending school. The observation highlights a potential correlation between health challenges and educational access.
09/25/2026
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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.
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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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