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Wrangell High School graduates reflect on the past and look forward to the future

Fifteen Wrangell seniors graduated high school May 16. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki stopped by the school gym where they were setting up for their ceremony later that night to see how they’re feeling. The graduates in the gym shared memories while in school and what’s next for them. Daniel Harrison and Lucas Schneider were not present during the interviews. KSTK sends this audio postcard.

Roald Amundsen brings in first small wave of Wrangell tourists this year

It’s a drizzly and grey day here in Wrangell. But that didn’t stop this year's first cruise ship explorers from stepping off Hurtigruten Expeditions's Roald Amundsen anchored away from the dock on May 8. The visitors had to get in a much smaller boat to step foot in Wrangell though. The addition of about 500 visitors didn't make much of an impact in some of the local stores, but the island and wildlife tours brought joy to many of the tourists.

Talk on the Rock: Krizz Kaliko on mental health and music

Episode 56: Latoya Adams first stopped in KSTK to talk about and introduce Kansas City's hip-hop and country artist Krizz Kaliko. He's putting on three keynote events with the Wrangell Cooperative Association's Bouncing Back program in relation to mental health and the 2023 landslide that devastated the community. He also briefly chatted about his transition from hip-hop to country music and what that's been like for him.

Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week

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: May, tenth month. In the month of May, they are harvesting cedar bark for weaving.

Mia’s Gift

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!

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