Author: Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

Global mine tailings standards rest on voluntary compliance

The much-anticipated global standards for dealing with mine waste has been released. But advocates of tougher regulations say it lacks enforcement provisions.

Meet Sage Smiley: KSTK’s new reporter

Sage Smiley has joined KSTK’s news department to lead coverage of Wrangell’s community.

COVID-19 cases rise among Wrangell residents

Friday’s case is a local resident and close contact to a confirmed case from a week prior. As of July 31, there are four known active cases of COVID-19 in the community.

Wrangell siblings among four killed in Mitkof Island car wreck

Siguard and Helen Decker — both college students who grew up in Wrangell — were among four fishing crew that were killed after their car went off Mitkof Highway. Alaska State Troopers continue to investigate the scene of the wreck.