Concerns over finding housing for visitors during the July totem-raising has led to formation of a housing committee within the WCA; and everything appears to be fine — for now. Consisting of …
Although the pool is closed for maintenance and many other recreational programs are on summer break, kids still have options to keep busy and active before school starts on Aug. 21. In addition …
Tony Anzalone loves wrestling and Wrangell and wants to sell his homemade pizzas to raise money for the wrestling team, but he needs some help. Anzalone owns a pizzeria in Boise, Idaho, which is …
Emma Martinsen left Wrangell with a plan and, at age 20, has now put that plan in motion with the opening of her business Fireweed Lounge. Located near the old Diamond C Café on Front Street, …
The online auction to the highest bidders on 20 borough-owned lots at the Alder Top Village (Keishangita.'aan) subdivision will start on Tuesday, July 1. The auction will close Oct. 31. Starting …
What started back in 1950 continues to go strong, as the Fourth of July royalty tradition still helps make the annual celebration possible after 75 years. “The 4th of July celebration wouldn’t …
Oceanview Gardens started as a hobby farm when Dwane and Laura Ballou bought the land in 2020, but it has grown into a multifaceted enterprise, filling a variety of community needs. When Skagit …
In addition to residents, their visiting families and friends filling the town for the Fourth of July celebration, more than 4,000 cruise ship and tour boat passengers could be in Wrangell, spread …
They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. If that's true, then Calleigh Miller gets to not work at least one day each week with her business Clearwater Baking. "It's …
A new nonprofit wants more people to enjoy learning about the Anan Wildlife Observatory - regardless of whether they visit the site in person or online through video cameras installed to watch the …
The governor signed into law legislation that eases the residency requirements for the Permanent Fund dividend for Alaskans pursuing education, maritime careers or medical care. Under House Bill …
As people enjoy all their town has to offer during the Fourth of July celebrations, there will be a visible increased presence of law enforcement officials on the water. Police Chief Gene Meek has …
The school district is advertising for a new part-time activities director, but Superintendent Bill Burr said the school board might divide the job into two contracts, if it were presented with such …
The school board’s ad hoc committee charged with recommending money-saving ideas for the financially stressed school district has listed consolidating the elementary school into one building and …
Wrangell is on track for its busiest summer tourism season since 2005, with visitor spending on food, rooms, transportation, excursions and retail shopping estimated to total $7.6 million this year, …
Wrangell hasn’t had a Fourth of July without pies in decades, and volunteers with Beta Sigma Phi will ensure this year is just as fruitful as past celebrations. They are asking for the …
“I’m definitely disappointed,” School Board President Dave Wilson said of the governor’s veto of $50 million in state funding for local school districts, including more than $100,000 for …
The borough assembly will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, on a revised ordinance to regulate the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in town. The public discussion of a proposal to regulate …
T3 students were back at the Anan Wildlife Observatory to install a new and improved livestreaming system. With the help of U.S. Forest Service Wrangell staff and explore.org, we refined the power …
Effective July 1, the borough will charge a fee of around 2.5% to individuals and businesses that use a credit card to pay their utility bills, moorage fees or other port and harbor charges. The …