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Habituation allows bears and people to coexist at Anan Creek

The fifth annual Bearfest started Wednesday, bringing researchers to Wrangell to discuss the symposium theme, “Bears and People.” At the Anan WIldlife Observatory, a careful relationship is maintained between bears and the people who come to watch them fish.

Republican primary candidate Moran visits Wrangell

Agnes Moran is one of three candidates in the Republican primary election to represent Wrangell and Ketchikan in the Alaska State House of Representatives. She was going door-to-door in Wrangell Friday.

Republican primary candidate Mackey hosts Wrangell meet-and-greet

Patti Mackey is one of three candidates in the Republican primary election to represent Wrangell and Ketchikan in the Alaska State House of Representatives. Mackey was in Wrangell Thursday to meet voters.

Looking back at Wrangell’s July Fourth celebration

Wrangell hosted a week of festivities and contests for its July Fourth celebration. The queen candidates raised more than $100,000, and Erica Smith was crowned as the Queen.

Borough assembly raises Wrangell electric rates

The Wrangell borough assembly voted Tuesday night to raise electric rates 7 percent starting July 1. The assembly approved the increase in a 5-1 vote.