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10/11/2026 · Sitka

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Federal Reserve Officials Discuss Economic Outlook, Policy Tools

Federal Reserve officials discussed the current economic landscape and potential adjustments to monetary policy during their September meeting. Discussions included concerns about elevated inflation, labor market tightness, and the appropriate path for interest rates. Members also considered how to communicate future policy decisions effectively.

10/09/2026
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Business

Evolution Metals & Technologies Selects INERGX for Planned 5 GW US Facility

Evolution Metals & Technologies (EM&T) selected INERGX to provide technology for its planned 5-gigawatt (GW) facility in the United States. This facility, designed to operate at the output of five nuclear reactors, will incorporate a battery supply chain that does not involve China.

10/07/2026

Politics

Social Media Posts Influence Voter Decisions, Survey Finds

A new survey by Sprout Social indicates 55% of Americans say a social media post has influenced their voting decisions. Among Generation Z, this figure rises to 79%. Nearly half of Gen Z respondents reported an outright change in their opinion due to social media content.

10/07/2026

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Marine Corps Exceeds Fiscal Year 2026 Recruiting Targets

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command surpassed its recruiting objectives for fiscal year 2026. This achievement spanned all Marine Corps components and categories. The command also reported a strong start for fiscal year 2027 recruitment.

10/03/2026

Local News

US Targets Hamas Financing Network

The United States Department of the Treasury has designated a Hamas military operative in Gaza and a fundraising network in France. Officials state the network used sham charities and cryptocurrency to raise nearly $2 million for Hamas. This action falls under US counterterrorism sanctions authorities.

10/03/2026

Politics

Secretary Hegseth Outlines Six New Defense Department Initiatives

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced six new initiatives for the Defense Department during a recent speech. He addressed the military's current status and outlined upcoming changes.

10/01/2026

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Wrangell Light & Power Switching to Diesel Due to Primary Source Outage

Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going diesel generation starting June 23, 2024. This is due to an unexpected outage of the primary power source, which is currently being repaired. An update will be provided as soon as more information is available, and the public will be notified when the transition back to hydro power is scheduled. Power outages may be possible during the transition period, and the public will be notified if this is the case. If you have any questions please contact Wrangell Municipal Light and Power at 907-874-3044.

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Wrangell 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.

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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.

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