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Nevada man dies at Zarembo Island logging site

A Nevada man was found dead this week at a logging site 12 miles west of Wrangell. Alaska State Troopers say the cause of death is unknown.

Wrangell Assembly adopts pot ordinance

The Wrangell Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt an ordinance banning the public consumption of marijuana in the borough.

Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of March 24, 2015

Wrangell’s Borough Assembly held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 24 in the Assembly Chambers. Click “more” to listen to audio of that meeting.

Mount Polley disaster prompts new requirements for B.C. tailings dams

The British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office announced Thursday it’s adding information requirements for mines undergoing environmental review to ensure the safety of new tailings facilities. The changes were prompted by last year’s tailings dam collapse at the Mount Polley mine, which spilled millions of gallons of mine waste into creeks and lakes.

UAS presence in Wrangell aims to expand Tech Prep Program

The University of Alaska Southeast will have a full-time presence in Wrangell starting this spring. UAS will base a tech prep regional coordinator in the Wrangell Public School District, and officials hope the new arrangement will expand opportunities for students and adults.