Local News
LatestWrangell school district requests maximum borough contribution amid $563,000 budget deficit
by Colette Czarnecki | May 4, 2026
Alaska's school funding formula creates an unusual dynamic for local governments. The money a borough contributes to its school district can actually reduce what the state gives.
Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 28, 2026
A house fire erupted near Wrangell Monday afternoon, approximately 8.2 miles south of town on Zimovia Highway.
Southeast News
LatestIt’s no fluke! Baby humpback whale skeleton makes waves in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | May 5, 2026
Attendees socialize underneath the newly assembled baby humpback whale skeleton and mural...
Ketchikan port company sues retired state ferry over moorage fee dispute
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 5, 2026
The state ferry Malaspina sits in layup in Ward Cove near Ketchikan on May 10, 2020. (Eric...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: National Forest Service’s Claire Froelich and Travel Wrangell’s JR Meek on this year’s Bird Fest
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 23, 2026
Episode 92: From bird paintings to learning about eagles, Bird Fest has arrived in Wrangell. Park Ranger Claire Froelich and JR Meek with Travel Wrangell have been organizing this year's festival for months. They talk with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki and share the scoop on the events for the week.
Talk on the Rock: Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser on the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 15, 2026
Episode 91: The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of revising the Tongass National Forest Plan. Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about the ins and outs of what revising the plan means and how important community input is. Houser said the fully revised plan should be complete in 2027. The federal agency will hold a community workshop April 21 at the Nolan Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community
LatestBouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
Aug 22, 2025
Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.
Alaska News
LatestAlaska National Guard to deploy 25 service members to Washington DC
by APRN News | May 5, 2026
The deployment is part of a response to President Trump’s August declaration of a “crime...
Gardening and farming in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
by APRN News | May 5, 2026
Listen for tips on gardening in the 49th state.
A tribal project is producing hyper-local climate data and strategies for Haines
by APRN News | May 5, 2026
The goal is to identify and plan for potential climate impacts on traditional life and...
NPR
LatestPennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
May 5, 2026
State officials allege a Character.AI bot claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist and provided a...
Scott Turow’s latest real-life legal thriller: Suing Meta for copyright infringement
May 5, 2026
Five major publishing houses and the bestselling author are suing Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg...
Cruise ship with hantavirus may have seen a rare occurrence: humans infecting humans
May 5, 2026
Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva. But cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship point to an unusual means of transmission.
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
Apr 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30 PMPRESENTATION (5:30 - 7:00 PM) a. Presentation - by "Structure"
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 3/24/26
Mar 25, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Feb 25, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM











