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10/16/2026 · Sitka

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Stony Man: Shenandoah’s Short Hike With a Big Payoff

Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park is the kind of hike that makes beginners feel like they’ve pulled off something heroic. It’s short, shady, and ends on a slab of rock with a view big enough to make your sandwich taste better.

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Tight Lines

The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time for Striped Bass

Stripers are sliding into tidal rivers behind baitfish, and the best bite is happening when most anglers are still drinking coffee. Bring a plug rod, a handful of soft plastics, and enough patience to wait for moving water.

10/16/2026

The Workshop

Cut a Clean Dovetail Joint With a $15 Saw

You do not need a fancy dovetail jig, boutique saw, or a beard full of sawdust to make a strong, handsome drawer corner. With two scraps, a backsaw, and a little patience, you can cut a joint this weekend that looks far more difficult than it is.

10/16/2026

From Scratch

The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Dinner

Cabbage gets its best personality in a hot cast-iron skillet: sweet, smoky, crisp at the edges, and tender enough to eat with a fork. Give it a little time and it stops being “the vegetable on the side” and becomes the whole point.

10/16/2026

Move It Monday

The Suitcase Carry: The Simple Exercise That Trains Your Whole Trunk

Carrying one heavy object in one hand looks almost too easy to count as a workout. That is precisely why it works: your torso has to fight being pulled sideways while your legs keep you moving.

10/16/2026

Starlette Signs

Starlette Signs: A Tuesday of Loud Headlines and Quiet Revelations

Spring is stirring the planetary furniture, and today’s sky rewards anyone who can act decisively without sending a twelve-paragraph text. Scorpio receives the cosmic warning—and, naturally, the most dramatic entrance.

10/16/2026

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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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