Believe it or not, one of the worst droughts in the nation right now is in Southeast Alaska. Meanwhile, cities like Wrangell are struggling to keep up with summer water demand.
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Wrangell’s king salmon derby is canceled again, leaving locals longing
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.
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.