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07/11/2026 · Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan & Ketchikan Gateway Region

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People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think

Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.

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Starlette Signs

Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone

The messenger planet is doing laps around your communication sector, and honey, your texts are about to get *weird*. Plus: one sign is cosmic public enemy number one today.

07/10/2026

The Weekend Escape

Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead

There's a tier of American town most road-trippers skip entirely: the county seat that's too big to be quaint, too small to be a destination. That's exactly why you should go there this weekend.

07/10/2026

Move It Monday

The Farmer's Carry Will Fix Your Posture Better Than Thinking About Your Posture

Stop doing shoulder rolls. Pick up something heavy and walk. Here's why this brutally simple exercise is more effective than your entire ergonomic setup.

07/10/2026

The Workshop

How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)

Dovetails look impossible until you realize they're just two simple cuts repeated. Here's how to nail them on your first try—and what mistake will sabotage you before you even pick up the saw.

07/10/2026

From Scratch

Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You

That seasoning you've been building up for three years? It might be more rust than nonstick. Here's what actually works, and why I'm throwing away half my collection.

07/10/2026

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Recruitment Announcement: Borough Manager

Recruitment Announcement: Borough Manager • Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK The search for the next Borough Manager is underway. We invite leaders to step forward and be a part of the future of Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Posted on October 05, 2026

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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