It’s not unusual to see boats flying above the water—literally—during Wrangell’s annual Fourth of July boat races. And this year, the action returns soon with the eighth annual competition just around the corner.
Read More
Jonathan Stine and his wife Shannon Dahl are standing outside at the Wrangell Mariners’ Memorial in the midst of spring among a large group of people. Many have friends and family members with them to celebrate the blessing of this year’s fleet and honoring those who’ve died at sea. They’re looking at plaques with names on them on a curved wall next to the ocean. It’s safe to say the majority of people know somebody listed on the plaque.
Read More
The Wrangell Police Department and other agencies will ramp up patrols this week for the Fourth of July.
Read More
American Cruise Lines visits small towns in the United States, including two ships that call throughout the summer in Wrangell for the past few years now. The company wants to establish more of a long-term relationship with Wrangell, and the city has been negotiating plans with them. Representatives visited the town last month to talk with community members on what a 40-year contract would look like.
Read More
Wrangell’s borough assembly will consider amending the municipal code to expand housing options at today’s assembly meeting. This will include adding a chapter covering PUDs, or planned unit developments. The review began in 2021 and there were multiple work sessions since. During the June 19 Planning and Zoning meeting, the commission voted to adopt the final draft code for PUDs to exist on a minimum of one acre in Wrangell. PUDs are known to be efficient, creative and are located on private property under a single ownership.
Read More
