Ortiz — who represents Wrangell, Ketchikan, Metlakatla and the southern half of Prince of Wales Island — has consistently backed mariculture as an area for economic growth in the state.
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Wrangell man rescued by bystanders after driving into Heritage Harbor
Wrangell Police Chief Tom Radke says the unidentified man drove his Ford pickup past a barrier of boulders and down into the water, completely submerging the vehicle.
Lack of ferry service continues to hurt Wrangell businesses
In a business survey late last year, the City and Borough of Wrangell found that more than 40% of local businesses said the lack of ferry service was hurting their bottom line.
Wrangell’s first ferry in more than 2 months delayed by storms
Wrangell’s first state ferry since last November has been delayed for more than 24 hours due to stormy seas in the Gulf of Alaska.
US Congress sets aside $3.6 million for transboundary watersheds
The U.S. Congress has appropriated more than $3.6 million to monitor transboundary watersheds and for diplomatic efforts in cross-border negotiations with Canada.
Wrangell says goodbye to its ‘Grinch tree’ and gets ready for traditional tree lighting ceremony
Wrangell’s stand-in Christmas tree was well loved while it lasted.