The Rainforest Islander ferry once connected Wrangell, Coffman Cove and Mitkof Island near Petersburg. A veteran tour operator in Wrangell hopes to turnaround a ship that’s had years of bad luck.
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Smaller vessels are exempt from the federal no sail order, but is Alaska ready for a small ship cruise season?
Small cruise ships are exempted from the federal no sail order, leaving local officials wondering whether they’re ready to welcome an influx of visitors as soon as next month.
Small, boutique cruise lines are still planning on a 2020 season in Southeast Alaska
Wrangell City Manager Lisa Von Bargen is skeptical that even smaller cruise ships could operate under the current statewide mandate requiring out-of-state arrivals to quarantine for 14 days before mixing in a community.
State overrules Wrangell, says it can’t add its own COVID-19 restrictions
Wrangell’s proposed restrictions on people arriving at the island community have been shelved after the state said the Southeast city doesn’t have the authority because it isn’t considered a “small community.”
Suddenly at home with the kids all day? Here are some tips from a homeschooling pro.
With schools closed statewide until at least May 1, many parents have been thrust into the unexpected role of being guiding their children’s day-to-day education.
Wrangell residents hope to question Dunleavy about ferry system cuts
Gov. Mike Dunleavy was planning a trip to Wrangell Tuesday, but he ultimately canceled because of poor weather conditions.
On remote Alaska islands, victims of domestic violence rely on informal network of safe homes
Wrangell doesn’t have an active shelter. But some personal homes are providing safety.
This rare, historic boat could get a new life in Wrangell
The M/V Chugach spent its life up in Alaska from territorial days onward. Now, the U.S. Forest Service plans to loan the boat to Wrangell’s city museum.
Fake, play money circulates around Southeast town
Authorities aren’t calling it counterfeit, since the fake Benjamins were likely purchased online as play money.
To reduce staff turnover, Wrangell hospital takes homegrown hiring approach
Wrangell’s hospital is funding professional training for local community members. The idea is to reduce staff turnover by hiring more people with roots in the community.