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Fire destroys Quonset hut owned by Svendsen Marine

Fire officials in Wrangell say a wood stove is likely to blame for a blaze that destroyed a marine fabricator’s shed early Tuesday morning. There were no serious injuries.

Assembly considers putting former Wrangell Medical Center property up for auction

Wrangell’s elected leaders are considering putting the former community hospital building and surrounding property up for auction. But some worry about giving up control of the land, and there are also possible legal concerns.

Wrangell Assembly approves water, cemetery rate increases

Wrangell’s borough assembly approved a 30% water rate increase April 26. The rate increase, which applies to residential and commercial users alike, will be reflected on statements in June.

Wrangell Assembly Meeting 4-26-2022

Meeting of the Assembly of the City and Borough of Wrangell for April 26, 2022.

Wrangell’s assembly to hold public hearing on proposed 30% water rate increase

Elected leaders say they’re worried the community won’t be able to keep up with its water infrastructure needs, even with households paying an extra $14 a month for water.