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AICS opens new dental clinic

Alaska Island Community Services held the grand opening of its new dental clinic Thursday on the corner of Front Street and McKinnon Street in Wrangell.

Wrangell assembly gives first-round approval for pot ordinance

The Wrangell Borough Assembly gave first-round approval Tuesday to an ordinance banning the public consumption of marijuana. But assembly members disagreed on the timing and language of the measure.

Rep. Ortiz responds to Wrangell’s budget concerns

House District 36 Rep. Dan Ortiz held his first teleconference Friday with Wrangell constituents. Ortiz said the big issue for the legislature has been trying to close the state’s $3.5 billion deficit.

Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of March 10, 2015

Wrangell’s Borough Assembly held its regular meeting Tuesday, March 10 in the Assembly Chambers. Click “more” to listen to audio of that meeting.

Ferry, education cuts featured in Wrangell’s finance committee testimony

Five Wrangell residents testified Wednesday at a House Finance Committee hearing on the state’s proposed operating budget. Several speakers expressed concerns about proposed cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System and to educational programs.