Sage Smiley, KSTK - Wrangell
Shipwrecked in storm, retired fisherman gets unexpected rescue in Southeast Alaska
70-year-old Kurt Broderson was floating in a survival suit in waves the size of houses when Coast Guard rescuers arrived to save him. He says the event changed his life.
Wrangell left high and dry by sparse winter ferry schedule
The blue and gold ferries will sail repeatedly within 20 miles of the island town — but only stop twice.
Navy pledges no serious harm to Alaska marine life; environmentalists skeptical of claims
The U.S. Navy says it doesn’t know how many marine mammals it actually disturbs or harms each year. But, it predicts its exercises and maneuvers in Southeast Alaska waters won’t cause the death of any marine mammals.
State House candidate Becker speaks about controversial blog posts
In an interview the following day, she said her writings were meant to be prayers on the behalf of others.
GOP hopeful Leslie Becker backs natural resource ‘stewardship,’ budget reforms
Leslie Becker is running unopposed in the Republican primary for State House District 36. That means she’s set to challenge incumbent Dan Ortiz, a Ketchikan independent in November’s general election.