Mason Villarma is earning an extra $10,000 a month while he serves as finance director in addition to his regular work as borough manager. The borough assembly approved the extra-duty pay in a …
As many Alaska school districts grapple with steep budget deficits, and in the wake of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s partial veto of an increase in the state’s per-student funding, the Legislature has …
The rhythmic tap of carving tools and the scent of fresh-cut cedar fill the Wrangell Cooperative Association carving shed, where dozens of visitors gather, cameras clicking and questions flowing. …
Kids should be able to enjoy the use of electric scooters and e-bikes, but at what age is that reasonable? That was the dominant question during a public work session of the borough assembly on June …
The U.S. Forest Service will seek to repeal a rule that has effectively blocked the logging of almost a third of America’s national forests, including acreage in the Tongass National Forest in …
It’s going to take more work than expected, so City Hall has postponed plans to start charging a 2.5% fee to individuals and businesses who pay their utility bills or harbor fees with a credit …
Wrangell could receive at least $1.6 million in federal aid if the House and the president accept a Senate-passed bill that would restore the Secure Rural Schools program for two years. The U.S. …
X’atshaawditee Tammi Meissner loved her year as the school district’s part-time activities director. She is a big fan of sports and all student activities. But the 50-hour workweeks did not …
Borough officials are holding off for now selling bonds to pay for repairs to the rot-damaged Public Safety Building in hopes of receiving federal money to fund more rehab and replacement work at the …
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would have limited high interest rates and fees for payday loans of $25,000 or less, which advocates said would have protected Alaskans against predatory …
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 …
The heroic actions of the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 ensured everyone survived last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff from Portland, leaving a gaping hole …
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, …
Trump administration job cuts in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will result in less scientific information that is needed to set and oversee Alaska seafood harvests, agency …
Sending most of Juneau’s trash south on a barge during future decades is a better option than a new landfill or burning it in a waste-to-energy facility, according to a study presented to Juneau …
After nearly 40 years in Alaska's state Capitol, Sen. Lyman Hoffman is calling it quits. On June 25, the Bethel Democrat confirmed that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will end a political …
A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn’t extinguish an onboard fire that left the …
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has canceled a bipartisan proposal that would have allowed rural school districts to maintain teacher housing with money from the state’s rural schools fund. House Bill 174, …