I’m 72 years old, thinking about tax time and the upcoming election. President Donald Trump promised to eliminate taxes on your Social Security. He didn’t deliver that. Instead, the One Big …

Last week I had the opportunity to attend Wrangell’s town hall meeting regarding the upcoming redevelopment plan. Seamlessly packaged within this improvement plan was a provision seeking millions …

I’m not writing this to complain about anything; I just wanted to give my perspective on something. It makes me kind of sad that some of our businesses in town and some members of our chamber of …

Hospice of Wrangell awards “Hospice Hearts” each year to individuals and groups who have supported Hospice in their activities. Recipients will be recognized at the group’s annual meeting on …

I am writing to express concern about ongoing activity at Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site in Wrangell that threatens the integrity of this irreplaceable site. Over the past six months, I have …

I would like to offer a small clarification regarding the holiday dinner for residents of the Senior Apartments that was reported in the Dec. 24 Sentinel, to make sure proper credit is given. …

I am writing this as a public apology and as an honest effort to bring clarity to certain events and the emotions behind them. I deeply regret the things I said and how I behaved. My actions …

Affordability is the most recent buzzword on the political landscape. I thought I would use it in terms of a recent illegal, or at least allegedly illegal, drug interdiction. On Sept. 2, the U.S. …

I am writing out of a deeply held sense of gratitude for the Wrangell Sentinel as a crucial public institution and vital lifeline to the past as a historical record. I am also writing out of a …

Many thanks to those who donated a total of $2,000 toward the restoration of the ship’s bell off the Star of Bengal shipwreck, through the Friends of the Wrangell Museum. The Wrangell Museum …

How could I possibly be any happier than where I am right now, living in Wrangell? So many wonderful people giving so much for so many. God has wrapped His arms around us and blessed us …

To the parents, coaches, players and spectators in the audience of the elementary school basketball games on Oct. 11, I wish to convey my sincerest apologies for the language and behavior that I …

I want to compliment the borough manager and borough assembly for their initiative in recognizing the opportunity that is before the community in moving the barge ramp out to the old 6-Mile mill …

The Nome Nugget is the oldest newspaper in Alaska (established 1900). It is curious to me that the Wrangell Sentinel claims to be the “Oldest Continuously Published Newspaper in Alaska.” …

Wrangell resident Lynn Maxand submitted this letter and poem, written by her niece, Karye Pruitt, of Washington state. Sometimes it feels like we’ve forgotten how to grieve together. Where …

My adopted father was an immigrant, enlisted in the Army Air Force during World War II, naturalized a United States of America citizen, part of “The Greatest Generation.” Last week, he …

Wrangell Burial Assistance, a nonprofit founded in 2019, is seeking caring and dedicated community members to join our board. Our mission is simple but deeply meaningful: to provide financial relief …

We made our first visit to Wrangell in 2014 by ferry to visit the Anan bear observatory. We enjoyed the scenery and community atmosphere so much that it was the first of many visits. For the past …

The debate over tariffs continues, particularly with China. China’s response is to leverage our dependance on its rare earth minerals supply, such as tantalum, which is found in Alaska but not …

The school board is enthusiastic about our opportunity to collaborate with the Tlingit & Haida early childhood program. From the outset, Superintendent Bill Burr had been eager to support the …