State News
10/16/2026 · Sitka
Trump Schedules Alaska Rally, Federal Agents Search Omar's Home
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Alaska on Tuesday. Federal agents conducted a search of Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington D.C. residence on Monday. European leaders expressed frustration regarding a diesel deal between Trump and Russia.
U.S. Sanctions Target Cartel del Noreste's Financial Network
The United States government has announced sanctions against individuals and companies accused of supporting the financial operations of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN). These actions target assets associated with various business sectors, including horse racing and construction. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control implemented the measures.
10/16/2026
Treasury Department Expands Child Investment Accounts, Introduces New Rules
The Treasury Department has expanded its investment account program for eligible children, automatically enrolling more than 60 million. New regulations now allow donors to contribute individual stocks. Families must retain these donated stocks for five years.
10/16/2026
Barbera Thornhill Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Combat Human Trafficking
Barbera Thornhill, a business executive and philanthropist from North Carolina, has been appointed as the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. She will direct American initiatives against human trafficking within the State Department.
10/16/2026
Katie Zacharia Assumes Role as White House Press Secretary
Katie Zacharia officially began her tenure as White House Press Secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt. She conducted her first briefing on Tuesday, where she made statements regarding President Trump.
10/16/2026
Midterm Elections Approach, Polls Offer Snapshot of Electorate
Midterm elections are weeks away, with millions of votes already cast. Polling offers a current view of the electorate's preferences. Analysts emphasize that polls capture a moment in time, not a prediction of final results.
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.
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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