After experiencing an unfortunate setback, the fifth grade class will soon be adding to their knowledge about biology and salmon life cycles while using equipment designed in Wrangell. Fifth grade …
The borough assembly is moving forward with an ordinance that would eliminate the need for residents to pay the state’s vehicle registration fee on older vehicles. During the Feb. 24 meeting, …
The borough assembly on Feb. 24 unanimously approved a three-year lease with JAG Marine Group, giving the company time to decide if it will proceed with development of a shipyard at the 6-Mile Mill …
Six years ago, Meda DeWitt was seeking to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. Now, she’s looking to take his position. DeWitt is now the 17th person and second independent to file a letter of …
Paige Hoyt loves cheerleading and only discovered it two years ago. Now she wants to help ensure a strong future for the sport in Wrangell, she used her high school senior project to do just …
While borough residents and visitors scout out the perfect patches of grass to watch the launch of Fourth of July fireworks, school officials will be busy preparing a different kind of launch: a new …
The Alaska Marine Highway System has been struggling with less than full staffing since 2019, with last month’s numbers showing the state ferries were short 59 workers to fill jobs as masters, …
The school board is scheduled for three meetings next week as it works to address a $636,000 gap between revenue and expenses in its draft 2026-2027 school year budget, which will include drawing on …
Borough officials and industrial partners gathered — with about 100 residents in attendance — at the Nolan Center on Feb. 19 to discuss a sweeping redevelopment plan aimed at reviving the …
After 10 years in Wrangell and a lifetime on boats, Ben Houser is looking at his next step — the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. With nominations from both of Alaska’s U.S. …
The Alaska House of Representatives has passed a bill that would tighten residency requirements for Alaskans buying hunting or fishing licenses. House Bill 93 aims to ensure that only people who …
Three cruise lines — the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Virgin Voyages and MSC Cruises — will dock in Ketchikan this summer for the first time, and another line will return after an extended …
When it comes to achievement, Boomchain Loucks has a philosophy that he thinks more people should consider: “I have to keep going. It’s supposed to hurt. I want to win.” Currently in his …
Boat owners in Wrangell now have some new rules to follow if they plan on keeping inactive vessels tied up in any of the harbors. At the Feb. 10 borough assembly meeting, members unanimously …
After years of waiting and navigating environmental regulations, Wrangell is finally ready to replace aging, underground heating fuel tanks that have been out of commission at the high school and the …
The borough assembly has approved two contracts totaling $606,000 for preliminary design work and surveying of its proposed deepwater industrial port at the former 6-Mile Mill site, with the primary …
Surpassing last year’s $19,000 round of grants, the Wrangell Elks Lodge this year distributed $23,500 in grants to five different community programs. The money, announced at the Friday evening …
There are lots of words people use to describe preparing their taxes, but “fun” isn’t the first one that leaps to mind. Unless you are Paula Rak, a member of the team that is providing free …
Tourism-related businesses will have a new place to set up temporary shop this summer — for a fee — following a recent decision by the borough assembly. The assembly unanimously approved a …
The borough is looking to trade 27 acres of undeveloped land it owns between the Spur Road and the Back Channel, just south of the golf course, with a state office that would subdivide and develop …