While most agree that protecting the salmon run up the nearby Stikine River is critical, the absence of Wrangell’s derby for the second straight year has left a king-salmon-sized hole in some hearts.
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Dunleavy responds to Alaska legislators’ push for protection from British Columbia mines
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has pledged to engage with British Columbia to protect Alaska’s natural resources and environment.
Wrangell changes prayer policy for Assembly meetings
The Wrangell Assembly voted to remove the standing procedure for an opening invocation after an Alaska Superior Court judge ruled that the Kenai Assembly’s prayer policy was unconstitutional.
After months of negotiations, SEARHC takes over Wrangell Medical Center
The transition follows Wrangell voters overwhelmingly approving the transfer of the city-run complex to the local health organization in the October municipal election.
In small town Alaska, conflicts of interest a tricky subject
Running a small town can be tricky: everyone knows everyone and conflicts of interest easily arise as people move from public service to public employment – and back again.
Alaska delegation urges Pompeo to take up transboundary mining concerns
Alaska’s congressional delegation and Gov. Bill Walker signed a joint letter urging Washington to hold Canadian mining companies responsible for any downstream impacts in Alaska.
With king restrictions, Wrangell tries out new coho derby
Wrangell kicks off its coho salmon derby this weekend. The competition is filling in for the town’s king salmon derby, which was canceled this summer due to severe sport fishing restrictions.
Town of Telegraph Creek evacuated as British Columbia wildfires rage
British Columbia Wildfire Service ordered the evacuation of the town of Telegraph Creek because of a fire about 3 miles northwest at Alkali Lake.
Wrangell, other small Southeast Alaska towns are ‘breath of fresh air’ for tourism
Tourists travel to Alaska from all over the world to view stunning natural attractions and learn about the 49th state’s history. Tour operators in the small Southeast Alaska town of Wrangell say they can give an intimate and authentic experience unlike other towns.
Sealaska Heritage Institute to digitally preserve spruce-root basket weaving
Sealaska Heritage Institute will digitally preserve the Alaska Native art form of spruce-root basket weaving. With some outside help, the organization will produce how-to videos that show the entire Tlingit basket-making process.