The chamber of commerce is gearing up for its expanded fishing derbies to start next month, a popular event that dates back to 1953. It’s been a salmon derby the past several years, but the …
As the Trump administration hosted a multimillion-dollar military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the Army's 250th anniversary and the president's 79th birthday, and amid escalating arrests and …
Visitors to the U.S. Forest Service Anan Wildlife Observatory are limited July 5 to Aug. 25, with 60 permits each day set aside for guided tours, while four other slots each day are designated for …
Almost two-thirds of residents said tourism improves their quality of life, while 24% cited negative impacts in Wrangell, according to results of a survey conducted by Oregon State University’s …
Alaska’s lone member of the U.S. House, Republican Rep. Nick Begich, joined his Republican colleagues in a 214-212 vote on June 12 to claw back $1.1 billion in previously approved federal funding …
The Chuck Oliver Logging Show, a cornerstone of Wrangell's Fourth of July festivities, is set to continue its tradition: This is the 50th year since it started. The event harks back to Wrangell's …
Rather than pursue collecting more sales tax on big jobs at the Marine Service Center, the assembly appears more interested in raising user rates at the facility in the future if additional funds are …
A 32-year-old woman was arrested last week and charged with multiple felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor stemming from an alleged incident following the Milk Run Music Festival in …
Borough Manager Mason Villarma has purchased two lots from the municipality, totaling 34,000 square feet, almost 0.8 acres, for the assessed value of $85,000, for future development as work buildings …
The public advisory board for the Alaska Marine Highway System has recommended that the state call an end to the Matanuska’s 53-year career in the fleet. The final decision whether to sell the …
This summer’s Southeast pink salmon catch is predicted at about 10% above average and 40% higher than last year, with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issuing a harvest forecast of 29 million …
Organizers of Wrangell’s multi-day Fourth of July celebration, themed “Small Town, Big Heart” this year, are seeking volunteers and sponsors to ensure a full slate of events. Without volunteers …
Kids of all ages will have the chance to explore a variety of big rigs at the seventh annual Touch-a-Truck event, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot by Volunteer …
The borough is buying a little less than half an acre of property fronting on Reid Street from the Presbyterian Church to expand the adjacent parking area for high school students and …
What makes a good neighbor? People learned it's someone who is there, after singer/songwriter Barry Manilow made "like a good neighbor" a hit advertising jingle for State Farm's insurance business in …
A sharp drop in optimism among businesses due largely to uncertainties created by Trump administration policies is among the key findings of an annual Southeast Alaska Business Climate Report …
While the swimming pool and community center remain closed for maintenance, Wrangell's Parks and Recreation Department announced that the weight room and cardio equipment have reopened, but with …
It’s never too early to think about good health, and SEARHC is putting the word out now for people to mark their calendars for the annual wellness fair Oct. 11. The event will run from 8 a.m. to …
Wrangell residents Mike and Kimberly Ottesen plan to open Stikine Off-Road Rentals this week, offering utility-task vehicle (UTV) and side-by-side rentals to explore the island. The business will …
Wrangell's Stikine Stitchers quilting guild is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July quilt show - a tradition that began exactly two decades ago to brighten the town's storefronts. Organizer …