This year’s tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
KSTK - Wrangell
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New road for Canadian mine worries Wrangell residents downstream
The site of the Galore Creek Mine, about 25 miles northeast of Wrangell, is very close to headwaters of the Stikine River.
Tongass tree will ‘deck the halls’ of Washington, D.C.
Last month, the U.S. Forest Service and D.C. officials met in Wrangell to decide which one will become “The People’s Tree,” gracing the grounds of the Capitol lawn this winter.
Georgia man withdraws from Wrangell housing deal, blames newspaper headline
The project would have renovated the old Wrangell Medical Center into much-needed housing.
Combat veterans find solace in weeklong canoe journey to Juneau for Celebration
Eight veterans participated during the first canoe journey in 2016. This year, there were 28.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers take lead on last week’s mountain lion death on Wrangell Island
A state biologist says it’s the second known mountain lion killed on Wrangell Island.
Murkowski visits Wrangell in wake of deadly landslide
She met with the fire department’s search and rescue team to talk about the town’s response to the Nov. 20 landslide and how Wrangell can stay safe moving forward.
After fifteen days of searching for 12-year-old Derek Heller, efforts have been suspended
The announcement follows 15 days of searching and clearing landslide debris by the Wrangell Volunteer Fire Department, numerous support volunteers, K9 scent dogs and local equipment operators.
Power restored to homes cut off by last week’s Wrangell landslide
Residents can now drive through the slide zone during scheduled 30-minute windows.
Wrangell landslide survivor says a bag of sewing supplies saved her from hypothermia
Christina Florschutz survived the slide and is recovering in the Wrangell hospital.