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.
KSTK - Wrangell
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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.
Spike in shipping costs has Southeast businesses up in arms
Freight rates increase all the time. And at small increments people just suck it up. But small business owners are seeing a steeper hike than anyone expected.