Author: Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

COVID-19 cases rise among Wrangell residents

Friday’s case is a local resident and close contact to a confirmed case from a week prior. As of July 31, there are four known active cases of COVID-19 in the community.

Wrangell siblings among four killed in Mitkof Island car wreck

Siguard and Helen Decker — both college students who grew up in Wrangell — were among four fishing crew that were killed after their car went off Mitkof Highway. Alaska State Troopers continue to investigate the scene of the wreck.

Wrangell confirms ‘community spread’ of COVID-19

City Hall – Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK Wrangell’s emergency office confirmed on...

Rep. Don Young calls Southeast Alaska ‘potential Saudi Arabia of America’ for renewable energy during Wrangell visit

Rep. Don Young visited Wrangell on July 6 during a campaign tour of Southeast Alaska. He suggested ceding federal land to local governments and investment in renewable energy as solutions small cities.

Wrangell police chief talks bodycams, transparency at forum

Wrangell’s police station. A community dialog about police accountability has started in Wrangell, where the local police chief says he’s open to equipping officers with body cameras, forming a committee to provide...