Author: Sage Smiley

Wrangell Assembly to discuss rate hikes, cemetery expansion at meeting tonight (April 12)

Wrangell’s assembly will meet at 6 p.m. in the borough chambers in City Hall. The meeting will also be broadcast on KSTK.

Wrangell students hope their ‘Hometown Pride’ shoe designs win big in nationwide competition

Wrangell High School is one of 250 schools nationwide selected to design a pair of Vans brand shoes that represent the community’s hometown pride.

Wrangell fisherman among the nearly 50 candidates vying to fill Alaska’s seat in the House of Representatives

Wrangell commercial fisherman Otto Florschutz says he figures it’s the people’s seat, so why shouldn’t a small-town commercial fisherman run for Congress?

Forest Service works towards Roosevelt Harbor restoration this summer

But before restoring the Zarembo Island site, officials need to figure out who owns the 70 or so vehicles parked at Roosevelt Harbor.

Wrangell hopes new financial strategy is an investment in the future

“Well over half of the borough’s cash and investments the last five years were earning a checking interest rate, and that’s not acceptable. We want to get the most return we can responsibly as a borough, and to have the foresight to use that interest income for meaningful projects coming down the road.”