Local News

WMC Board discusses EMTs, delivering babies

The Wrangell Medical Center Board of Directors met last Wednesday. This is a re-cap of that meeting. more
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Dockside exams for fishing vessels

Courtesy of uscg.milThe Coast Guard is conducting free dockside examinations for all commercial fishing vessels in Wrangell May 20-23. more
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Fisherman finds, returns lost paddles

Some of the lost paddles - Photo courtesy of Jeff Erickson and KFSKA Petersburg Fisherman early this month recovered more than half of the hand-carved cedar paddles that had been lost by the One People Canoe Society late last month. more
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Assembly sees two appointments

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe May 14, 2013 Borough Assembly meeting saw two appointments and the designation of a commemorative day. more
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Annnnnnd they’re off!

2013 Wrangell Salmon Derby fishing boundaries - Courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce...The salmon that is...The 2013 Salmon Derby kicked off Saturday in Wrangell. This is the 61st annual derby in Wrangell. It runs now until 9pm on June 9th. more
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A rededication to remember

Drummers and singers outside the Shakes house - Photo by Shady Grove Oliver/KSTK NewsWrangell’s Shakes Island Tribal House rededication was last week. Hundreds of visitors from across Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48 poured into the small island town to witness the historic event. more
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Paddling to proposal

Gianna Willard and Tim Flanery - Photo courtesy of Tim FlaneryThe Shakes Island rededication was a special time for many people. But for one Ketchikan couple, it marked the beginning of a new life together. more
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National News

Backing Becks: Don't Knock The Soccer Star's Talents

After the announcement that David Beckham is retiring, there's been much discussion about how good of an athlete he's really been. Sports commentator Frank Deford says Beckham's talents have been overlooked. More

IRS Official In Charge Of Nonprofits Declines To Testify

Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena, her attorney says. She is accused of closely scrutinizing conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status. More

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Support your community radio station and take a chance to win $3,125 in KSTK's 50/50 cash raffle! Tickets are $25 each and there are only 250 tickets available. The winning ticket will be drawn on or before June 21st, 2013, as soon as all tickets are sold. Tickets are available at KSTK and from any KSTK Board Member. Some lucky winner will take home $3,125 and that person could be you! more
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Program Sponsorship Opportunities

The foundation of KSTK's financial stability comes from membership contributions and funding from local businesses and organizations. Representatives of local non-profits and business are encouraged to contact KSTK about program sponsorship opportunities. Contact Cindy Sweat at KSTK and ask about on-air donor announcements. 874-2345 or cindy@kstk.org. Support for this community radio is made possible by you. more
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National Poetry Month

Corree Delabrue reading “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

April is National Poetry Month. This is Corree Delabrue reading "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. more
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Britta Schroeder reading “The Curse”

April is National Poetry Month. This is Britta Schroeder reading her own poem, "The Curse." more
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Shady Grove Oliver reading “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” by Robert Service

April is National Poetry Month. This is Shady Grove Oliver reading "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" by Robert Service. more
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Wolf Watch

Wolf Watch – Feb. 15, 2013

Wrangell Wolves (540x405)This week’s Wolf Watch features Coach Ray Stokes and player Blake Stokes. more
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Borough Assembly Meeting

14-May-13 Borough Assembly Meeting

Listen to the audio and read the agenda of the May 14, 2013 Borough Assembly meeting. more
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Southeast News

Parnell keeps $5 million in Hoonah dock project

Governor Sean Parnell left Southeast Alaska project funding intact when he signed the capital budget Tuesday. But he blocked the transfer of money from one older project to another. more

Fourteen run for Sealaska’s board

Ten Sealaska shareholders are challenging four incumbents for the regional Native corporation’s board of directors. more

SE lawmakers, Lt. Gov discuss oil tax

Petitions are circulating around the state for a referendum to repeal the Legislature’s oil tax bill. If organizers collect enough signatures in time, the question will go before voters in… more

Statewide News

Opponents of Oil Tax Reform Say They’ll Keep Fighting

Protesters and petition gatherers lobbied outside Anchorage's Denaina Center while Governor Sean Parnell was inside signing SB 21, the state's oil tax reform legislation. Opponents of the bill are seeking petitions to get a referendum on the 2014 state election ballot. More

Governor Parnell Signs Energy Bills

Governor Sean Parnell signed into law Tuesday two bills that he says will have a huge impact on young Alaskans and on Alaskans of the future. SB 21, the hard fought oil tax reform bill, and HB 4, a bill authorizing an in - state gasline, were created to increase oil production in the state and to give Alaskan's access to the state's natural gas resource. More

Governor Signs Budget

Gov. Sean Parnell approved the state's budget today, and he was light with his veto pen. Download Audio More