Local News
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The “queen of mediocrity” becomes a champion for kids
Tory Houser seems like she’s always on the move. Volunteering and wearing multiple hats to support the community she loves, like a handful of Wrangellites do. Their efforts get noticed on the local level, but recently Houser was recognized region-wide for her work with kids.
Q & A: Ben Houser on his nomination to attend the Merchant Marine Academy
Alaska U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan nominated Wrangell High School senior Ben Houser to join the Merchant Marine Academy later this year. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki met with Houser to learn about his interest in this branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the process for getting nominated. He said it made sense for him to pursue it after growing up in Wrangell.
Southeast News
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Borough assembly moves forward with KIC-led addiction healing center project
The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and plans to convert the former Salmon Falls...
Board of Fish to consider limiting pink and chum hatchery production and changes to trawl gear
Net pens in Thomas Bay hold millions of tiny hatchery chum salmon. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) The...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Naomi Fowler on domestic violence prevention
Episode 86: The Wrangell Cooperative Association's new Domestic Violence Prevention Program Manager Naomi Fowler stopped by KSTK's studio and spoke with News Director Colette Czarnecki about the changes going on with the program, her background and how prevention is a valuable tool for diverting abusive behavior.
Talk on the Rock: Three high school seniors reflect back over the last seven years, when they last visited the studio as a group
Episode 85: Seven years ago middle school teacher Laura Davies brought three of her students in to the studio to speak on this show. They were preparing persuasive speeches back then. Well, these fifth graders have grown and are in their last year of school. And they’re back on the show. Seniors Paige Hoyt, Christina Johnson and Ben Houser reflect over the last seven years and talk about their plans for the future.
Community
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Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
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
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Iditarod’s new champ, same as the old champ: Jessie Holmes notches rare repeat win
The 44-year-old from Brushkana Creek off the Denali Highway is the first musher to defend an...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes against advancing a Trump-backed voter ID law.
Murkowski is sole Republican to vote to block the SAVE Act
The voter credentials bill got 51 votes to advance but not enough to clear the Senate. Sen. Murkowski says she’s for voter ID but says the bill would disenfranchise Alaskans.
NPR
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A mom wrote a kids’ book on grief. She was just convicted of her husband’s murder
A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of fatally spiking her husband’s drink with fentanyl in...
Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC’s cultural life, bringing joy — and a backlash
NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the...
FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports
Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are tightening safety rules in congested...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 01/27/26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Work Session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM / Regular at 7:00 PM
