Author: Colette Czarnecki

Wrangell lifts boil water advisory

After four days of a boil water advisory in Wrangell, the borough lifted the notice and the need to conserve water on Wednesday afternoon.

Wrangell’s water remains stable, but boil water notice still in effect

Tuesday was Wrangell’s third day with a boil water notice in effect, though the water quality was improving. Public Works Director Tom Wetor said he hopes the water supply will be back to normal by Wednesday afternoon.

Wrangell under water boil advisory

Wrangell is under a water boil advisory. The City and Borough of Wrangell issued the advisory on Sunday due to a glitch in equipment that assesses the town’s water chemistry. The boil water notice will remain in effect until the borough verifies that the treated water meets necessary standards.

Wrangell assembly preview: micromobility devices

Wrangell’s borough government has been working towards adding a new chapter on micromobility devices to the municipal code for a couple of months now. Wrangell youth often ride the devices, also known as e-scooters and e-bikes, around town.

Law enforcement confiscates “ghost gun” at Wrangell Airport

The Transportation Security Administration is investigating a 45-year-old man from Washington State after he brought a 3D-printed “ghost gun” through the Wrangell Airport on July 9.