Local News
Latest
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
Latest
8 tentacles, 32 potential names: Sitkans pick ‘zesty’ name for the aquarium’s new octopus
The Sitka Sound Science Center’s giant pacific octopus (KCAW/Cotter) “She’s adorable. You’re gonna fall in love. It’s kind of hard not to,” says Maia Carter, the Curriculum Coordinator for the Sitka Sound Science Center. She...
State Board of Education approves ad hoc committee for MEHS
Mt. Edgecumbe High School Superintendent David Langford and Commissioner Deena Bishop present a school update to the Alaska State Board of Education at its meeting on March 10 (KTOO/Jamie Diep) Last fall, a group of alumni and a...
Talk On The Rock
Latest
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
Latest
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
Latest
Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
Kahn said he resigned due to personal issues and time constraints. Lewis said he resigned to give...
Alaska legislators have few firm facts as they consider a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline
Long planned, the pipeline and accompanying infrastructure would be the biggest natural gas project in American history — and possibly the most expensive.
Former Juneau School Board member writes ‘disparaging comments’ on bricks for new playground
Emil Mackey paid for the bricks and submitted the comments, citing displeasure over Assembly...
NPR
Latest
And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
The Academy Awards officially adopted the “Oscars” nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.
TSA workers miss a full paycheck, while travelers keep paying airport security fees
Many TSA workers received no money in their paychecks Friday as the partial DHS shutdown drags on....
How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic
With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the...
Borough Assembly Meeting
Latest
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
