Environmental groups have expressed concern that the Navy does not do enough to mitigate its impact on marine life, from whales and porpoises down to zooplankton.
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In Southeast, this year’s salmon harvest fell by more than half
Adjusted for inflation, the initial salmon fishery value for 2020 is the lowest since 2006.
Wrangell left high and dry by sparse winter ferry schedule
This winter, the state plans to repeatedly sail ferries within 20 miles of Wrangell — but only stop there twice.
Navy pledges no serious harm to Alaska marine life, environmentalists skeptical of claims
According to an environmental impact statement by the U.S. Navy, exercises and maneuvers in Southeast Alaska waters will not cause the death of any marine mammals.
Wrangell officials question school superintendent’s use of CARES Act funds for Juneau trip
Wrangell’s superintendent of schools has apologized for what she called “a heinous and perhaps unforgivable mistake.”
Open government expert says Wrangell is flouting Alaska law by holding a secret vote in plain sight
Details are still unknown about an anonymous city assembly vote that was carried out via text message
Health officials in Wrangell confirm the island’s first COVID-19 case
A female resident of Wrangell tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently isolating at home.
Wrangell doesn’t want cruise ships to dock until it knows port communities will be safe from COVID-19
Wrangell is coordinating with a regional effort seeking assurances from operators of small cruise ships seeking to sail this summer.
A Southeast Alaska tour operator is reviving a small regional ferry
The Rainforest Islander ferry once connected Wrangell, Coffman Cove and Mitkof Island near Petersburg. A veteran tour operator in Wrangell hopes to turnaround a ship that’s had years of bad luck.
Smaller vessels are exempt from the federal no sail order, but is Alaska ready for a small ship cruise season?
Small cruise ships are exempted from the federal no sail order, leaving local officials wondering whether they’re ready to welcome an influx of visitors as soon as next month.