Local News
LatestCan a Democrat win Alaska’s governorship? Tom Begich thinks so — and he came to Wrangell to say why
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 27, 2026
Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich is one of 18 candidates running for governor in the Last Frontier. He’s a Democrat, and the uncle to Alaska Congressman Nick Begich III, who is a Republican. In mid-March, Tom Begich visited several Southeast communities, including Wrangell. In an interview with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki, he said this isn’t the only time he’s going to visit town before the election.
Wrangell assembly preview: swimming pool roof and school renovations project; repealing outdated chapter on local commerce
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 23, 2026
Wrangell’s borough assembly plans to consider amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to replace the swimming pool roof. The roofing is both sloped and flat.
Southeast News
LatestAssembly trims anticipated deficit, looks for ways to close budget gap
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 31, 2026
The Sitka Assembly has trimmed next year’s proposed budget, and more cuts are coming. The assembly spent around three hours in a special meeting last week, making cuts to reduce an $883,250 budget deficit by more than half.City...
2026 commercial herring fishery opens
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 28, 2026
The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery opened on Friday (3-27-26) for the first time this year. In an announcement from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Friday afternoon (3-27-26), state managers said they opened the...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Lora Lee Mason on the Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner; plus more
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 25, 2026
Episode 88: Wrangell’s Chamber of Commerce takes on the role to support local business members. They also raise money throughout the year by putting on events. The next event is its annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on March 28 at 6pm at the Nolan Center. It's masquerade theme with an Italian cuisine served by the Stikine Inn and Sweet Tides. The Chamber's Executive Director Lora Lee Mason talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about what to expect, and a little bit about what else is happening through the year.
Talk on the Rock: Paula Rak and Julie Williams on tax season
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 20, 2026
Episode 87: It's tax season, one thing many people have in common. In Wrangell, Paula Rak and Julie Williams assist with preparing other people's taxes through the AARP TaxAide Foundation for free. They talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about what's involved with tax preparation, their interest in volunteering and what's challenging about it.
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 News Nightly: Monday, March 30, 2026
by APRN News | Mar 30, 2026
Mayors of boroughs near the proposed Alaska gasline say they’re not on board with the...
GOP group complains Peltola spent campaign money while mum about running for office
by APRN News | Mar 30, 2026
Mary Peltola spent campaign funds in 2025, when she was, on paper, a U.S. House candidate. The NRSC says she had no visible campaign so the spending “must have been for her personal use.”
FEMA is reopening a disaster management program, but some tribal leaders question its fit for Alaska
by APRN News | Mar 30, 2026
A federal court ordered FEMA to reinstate the program after 20 states sued over its closure.
NPR
LatestThe wellness world is eager for RFK Jr.’s promised move on peptides
Mar 31, 2026
A month ago, Health Secretary Kennedy said his agency would soon give compounding pharmacies the...
One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
Mar 31, 2026
NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded...
Supreme Court strikes Colorado ban on conversion therapy
Mar 31, 2026
The Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy “regulates...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell 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
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Feb 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM












