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Safety first: Wrangell seeks harbor hazard information to leverage federal funding

Wrangell’s government is hoping to use the poor condition of the harbor to leverage tens of millions of dollars in federal funding – and as part of the application, they’re hoping to hear from year-round and transient harbor users about safety issues at the harbor

Facing larger visitor seasons, Wrangell moves to bolster public bathrooms

When visitors step off the boat in Wrangell, there are only two standalone public toilets they can use. The local government is working to add a few more portable potties.

Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 1/24/23

Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting for January 24, 2023 in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Tongass National Forest back under the Roadless Rule

The United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it had restored roadless protections to 9.37 million acres of the Tongass National Forest.

Parks & Rec Director Kate Thomas to take over Wrangell’s economic development

For the past eight years, Kate Thomas has been the smiling face of Wrangell’s Parks and Recreation department. Soon, she’ll take on a new role as the borough’s economic development director.