Uncertainties across industries as Wrangell economy works through pandemic

WRANGELL - With Health Mandate 16, part of Governor Mike Dunleavy's plan to reopen Alaska's economy safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the state are considering what the near future may look like. Revenues have fallen for the city and businesses have had to get creative to stay open. While there is optimism to be found amongst some business owners, uncertainties loom for the economy in general.

Alan Cummings, of All In Charters and Grand View B&B, said that they are looking at a rough season. He did not have exact numbers, but estimated about 60 to 70 percent of their expe...