The borough assembly on Oct. 28 approved a resolution establishing restrictions and land-use rules for winning bidders in the Alder Top Village (Keishangita.’aan) residential subdivision, mostly …
Police and school officials said a misreported threat led to a brief lockdown earlier this month, prompting fast response and a list of fixes to improve communication. At a Thursday, Oct. 30, …
The chamber of commerce has more than a new executive director in time for the holiday season — it has a new direction, and that points toward working to build up downtown shopping. The …
Wrangell’s three school campuses could see major repairs by the 2026–2027 school year under a renovation plan that advanced Oct. 28. The borough assembly approved a $797,192 contract with …
With the federal government’s biggest food assistance program in peril — and not knowing when it will restart in full — the community stepped up last week to ensure that no one in Wrangell goes …
When a young Sealaska intern walking a beach in July 2022 found the first evidence of European green crab presence in Alaska — a discarded shell on a beach on Annette Island — it was an ominous …
The Irene Ingle Public Library will use a two-year $150,000 federal grant to hire a part-time staffer and expand its programs for the community. The award comes from the Institute of Museum and …
The borough is hoping that more boats find their way to town for marine services, shopping and moorage — and not just cruise ships. And to promote the town’s waterfront services, while also …
Wrangell schools are inviting neighbors, parents and retirees to help in a very practical way: Step in as substitute teachers when classrooms need a hand. Superintendent Joshua Garrett said the …
Much like Alaska’s Permanent Fund, which voters approved in 1976 to ensure that some of the state’s oil revenues would be saved for future needs, Wrangell has its own permanent fund that holds a …
As winter nears and holidays approach, some Wrangell residents may feel more isolated, prompting a renewed push to grow the Friends and Neighbors program. Alice Rooney, who developed and …
The borough assembly received a brief overview from the borough manager of a potential tax intended to encourage owners of full- or part-time vacant housing to rent out their units rather than have …
Civil rights activist Tillie Paul-Tamaree and her great-granddaughter, journalist Joaqlin Estus, were among the 10 women inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. Estus, one …
If the federal government shutdown continues, more than 66,000 Alaskans will lose federal food aid within weeks, the state of Alaska is warning. That could include more than 100 households in …
Three teens who lost their homes when the remnants of Typhoon Halong hit Western Alaska earlier this month arrived in Sitka on Oct. 24 to join the Mt. Edgecumbe High School student body. Mt. …
When Brent Smith bought his first 3D printer in 2021, he didn’t expect how much time and money the hobby would take. Today, he’s turned that curiosity into a home-based venture in Wrangell: …
Special education teacher Ryan Howe has asked the school board to let teachers decide whether to pay into Social Security, arguing that the coverage could help ensure a retirement income for newer …
Wrangell homeschooled students are adding to their math and reading skills with classes in financial management and online security. “They want to discuss how to safely navigate online …
The borough has finished working out a system with the state for issuing permits to commercial tour operators who take customers to the Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site, with 100% of the fees …
Tickets are on sale for “The Scarlett O’Hara Complex,” a two-act comedy, with a dinner-theater performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, and standard performances 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and 4 …