Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska

Wrangell’s municipal employees’ union has authorized a strike. But one of its leaders said members don’t really want to.

Should Southeast’s regional Native corporation shrink its governing board? That’s a question before Sealaska shareholders. Management opposes the change.

The ferry system tried to sell the sidelined Taku for $700,000, but no one submitted a bid. Officials will try again at a lower price.

Wrangell police arrested a man Thursday who allegedly stole and damaged at least eight cars and trucks during the past week. Police Chief Doug McCloskey said the man won’t be named until he’s formally charged. That could happen Friday.

State ferry service would be severely reduced if the Legislature fails to pass a budget in time to avoid a July 1 government shutdown.

The only Alaska team in this year’s Race to Alaska has withdrawn. That means the Washington state-to-Ketchikan competition will involve mostly Pacific Northwest motorless boaters.