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Wrangell calls the Dungeness crab decline a disaster; the state calls it the plan
Wrangell declared a local disaster over Dungeness crab and asked for federal relief. The state cut the season by formula and did not use the word.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2d ago2 min readAI
Wrangell elder's headpiece cleared for return from Wisconsin museum
A Tlingit headpiece worn by Tom Ukas can return to Alaska from a Wisconsin museum starting Sept. 23 after federal review confirmed it holds human remains and belonged to the Wrangell elder.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min readAI
SEAPA files federal notice to begin Tyee Lake relicensing ahead of 2031 expiration
Southeast Alaska Power Agency opened federal relicensing for Tyee Lake hydropower, which expires in 2031 and serves Ketchikan, Petersburg, and Wrangell.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2mo ago2 min readAI
Two Alaska towns run on water — and want more of it
Wrangell and Petersburg run on hydropower from a remote mountain lake — and a planned third turbine would draw 12 more megawatts, meaning fewer days burning costly diesel.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
Wrangell Assembly adds mystery item to May 12 agenda at last minute
The Wrangell Borough Assembly amended its May 12, 2026 meeting agenda on May 11 to add Item 13i without disclosing its content, giving residents less than 24 hours' notice before the meeting.
by Alaska News4mo ago1 min readAIFish and Game Opens Two-Week King Salmon Fishery at Gunnuk Creek
Alaska Department of Fish and Game opens a two-week king salmon fishery at Gunnuk Creek near Petersburg and Wrangell from June 1-14, allowing residents two fish and nonresidents one fish while most surrounding waters remain closed.
by Alaska News4mo ago3 min readAI