Local News
LatestAlaskans were busy this summer…making ornaments
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 15, 2024
Sounds of punching clay on a table filled the air in the Wrangell District's National Forest office garage. Between throwing the lump of gray clay on the table, Claire Froelich kneaded into it, as it's part of the process to making clay from some of Wrangell’s mud for this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree ornaments.
Student Advisory Committee wanted direct communication with school board but policy denies that link
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 10, 2024
Wrangell’s School Advisory Committee was formed decades ago to support the middle and high school principal with managing the school in an impactful way. Committee member Brian Ashton said the committee – which is appointed by the principal – advocates for students and staff and the involvement of the community.
Wrangell Assembly preview: eliminating one tax-free day, salmon disaster relief funds and a change in price for launch permits
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 8, 2024
Wrangell’s borough assembly will consider decreasing the amount of tax-free days to one per year at a public meeting Tuesday night. They’ll also consider accepting a $95,000 grant for 2020’s statewide salmon disaster.
Elections
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly secures official election votes
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 7, 2024
Wrangell’s Borough Assembly certified this year’s municipal election results Thursday after the canvass board approved the ballots. They counted 99 absentee ballots, which included early in-person, electronic and by mail. They kept all of the unofficial results.
Wrangell’s unofficial 2024 Municipal Election results
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 1, 2024
Wrangell’s unofficial municipal election results show that voters failed Ballot Proposition 1 with 197 in favor and 240 against. As a result, assembly board members will not be able to get compensated for sitting on the assembly during meetings.
A recap on Wrangell’s municipal election ballot
by Colette Czarnecki | Sep 30, 2024
Wrangell voters get to vote this Tuesday on two propositions and decide who will fill eleven municipal seats.
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Deep sea diver Gig Decker on The Nolan Center’s 20th anniversary celebration, Friends of the Museum and diving at shipwreck sites.
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 1, 2024
Episode 30: Gig Decker, who is a Friends of the Museum Board member, spoke with KSTK's News Director Colette Czarnecki about his experience with deep sea diving around shipwrecks, including the Star of Bengal. He also shared why history is so important and how The Nolan Center is integral to safekeeping Wrangell's history. The Nolan Center's 20th anniversary celebration will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at 6p.m. at The Nolan Center. Decker goes into what's to be expected at the potluck event.
Southeast News
LatestBorough Assembly bids EchoHawk farewell, swears in Palmer and Mattson
by KRBD Ketchikan | Oct 15, 2024
In this 2019 file photo, the seal of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough is shown on display in the...
2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 15, 2024
Keepers Briana and Don Drury stand outside the Five Finger Lighthouse. (Photo by Olivia...
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Oct 9, 2024
Tlingit Phrase of the Week is a project launched to help with the survival and renewal of the Tlingit language in Wrangell. Each phrase speaks to Wrangell’s seasons and the Tlingit way of life. October, big moon month.
Learning Tlingit Language
LatestMia’s Gift
by kstkadmin | Sep 2, 2022 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Mia's Gift is a local podcast created and hosted by Mia Wiederspohn of Wrangell, Alaska. Mia's Gift teaches Tlingit language, preserves a precious culture, educates and delights. Enjoy!
Application of Learning Tlingit Language
by kstkadmin | May 24, 2021 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Alaska News
LatestCentral Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
An outdoor play area at The Next Best Thing Daycare in Kenai. (Hunter Morrison/KDLL) It’s just...
Man fatally shot in East Anchorage; police trying to detain suspect
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
An Anchorage police vehicle blocks traffic near a fatal shooting on Rocky Mountain Court on...
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
by APRN News | Oct 15, 2024
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson and city attorney Sarah Heath sit next to now-former...
NPR
LatestVictoria’s Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus
Oct 15, 2024
Winged Victoria’s Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show...
‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home
Oct 15, 2024
Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The...
U.S. woman wins conkers world title, as men’s champ faces metal nut cheating charges
Oct 15, 2024
An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 8, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
Tuesday, October 08, 2024 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers6:00 PM CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – September 10, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting – August 27, 2024
Aug 28, 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 location: Borough Assembly Chambers7:00 PM