Residents can now drive through the slide zone during scheduled 30-minute windows.
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Wrangell landslide survivor says a bag of sewing supplies saved her from hypothermia
Christina Florschutz survived the slide and is recovering in the Wrangell hospital.
After the landslide, Wrangellites gather for a Thanksgiving meal
“I just really want to say thanks to the community because we’ve had no shortage of people wanting to provide vehicles, lodging, food supplies,” one evacuee said.
At least 3 dead, 3 missing in landslide near Wrangell
One woman was rescued from the landslide area Tuesday morning and was reported in good condition.
A landslide crushed Wrangell’s municipal burn pit
The burn pit is one of the only ways Wrangell disposes of waste on-island.
After Facebook uproar, ferry managers say they’re committed to Prince Rupert route
False information circulated on social media the first weekend in October caused panic about the route ending altogether.
Small fire aboard the Columbia sends 11 to Wrangell hospital for evaluation
All of the patients had been treated and released from the Wrangell Medical Center by early afternoon, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Competition aims to strengthen and grow small Southeast Alaska businesses
Spruce Root has re-tooled its business development competition this year – it’s now called Business and Balance.
Alaska delegation re-introduces “landless” legislation to include Southeast communities in federal claims law
The communities have long argued that being left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was an injustice.
Amateur historian wins national award for podcast on one of Alaska’s deadliest shipwrecks
Ronan Rooney started his podcast, Wrangell History Unlocked, early in the pandemic, when he found himself with a lot more time at home.