Tag: Wrangell school district

Wrangell Assembly preview: school budget, runway lights and the water treatment plant

Wrangell Borough Assembly will discuss several budget items at its meeting Tuesday night. That includes how much the borough should give to the local school district. The assembly will consider approving the local contribution of $1.3 million for the next fiscal year. That’s $450,000 less than the school district requested.

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National Forest Service collaborates with Wrangell high school students to utilize STEM skills at Anan Bear Observatory

Just before the group hiked a quarter-mile to the observation deck, we heard the sound of the boat motor leave to drop anchor after our National Forest Service captain dropped us off at the trailhead at Anan Bay. The sun peaked out, which hit the still moist ground – after all, it is the Tongass National rainforest. Moss blanketed downed trees and usnea – also called old man’s beard – hung from the tall evergreen trees.

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