Author: KSTK Wrangell

Another mine opens close to the Alaska border

A new gold mine has gone into production near British Columbia’s border with Southeast Alaska. It’s one of several prospects under exploration near creeks or rivers that flow into the region.

Forest Service could delay contaminated soil storage plan

The U.S. Forest Service could put the brakes on a state plan to store contaminated soil near a Wrangell recreation area.

Old junkyard’s lead-laced soil to be stored near Pat’s Creek

Some Wrangell residents are opposing a state plan to store contaminated soil near a popular recreation area. But officials say it’s safe and they’re coming to the Southeast Alaska city to explain why.

Late state budget delays fall-winter-spring ferry schedule

Alaskans have until the end of the month to tell the Marine Highway System what they think of its fall, winter and spring sailing plans.

Wrangell, workers reach new contract agreement

Wrangell has a new agreement with its unionized workers. If approved by the Borough Assembly, it will end three years of sometimes acrimonious talks over wages and benefits.