Local News
LatestIn the boatyard: Norcel
by Colette Czarnecki | May 15, 2025
Springtime on the coast means many people spend time in the boatyard prepping their fishing boats for the season. It’s a lifestyle that they depend on to survive. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki stopped by the Wrangell Marine Service Center to get a glimpse into the close relationships between fishermen and their boats. In the first story of KSTK’s series “In the boatyard” she first visited the Norcel, a wooden purse seiner that vessel owner Amy Schaub has spent the last 16 years with, fishing for salmon in Southeast Alaska.
Trial scheduled for three Wrangell residents charged with drug counts
by Colette Czarnecki | May 15, 2025
Three Wrangell residents were charged with one felony each earlier this month for allegedly delivering and/or manufacturing methamphetamine.
Wrangell Borough Assembly preview: e-bikes & e-scooters, school budget and timber
by Colette Czarnecki | May 13, 2025
Wrangell’s borough assembly will discuss micromobility devices, otherwise known as e-bikes and e-scooters, at its meeting tonight [Tues]. Residents have been expressing a lot of concern about the high usage of these devices in town without current regulations. To change this, the assembly will discuss placing town ordinances on their use.
Southeast News
LatestHave lift, will travel — but not until fall
by KCAW Sitka | May 16, 2025
Eric Jordan examines the underside of his troller, the I Gotta, from the bow of a Harbor...
Sitka may allow on-site cannabis consumption with code update
by KCAW Sitka | May 16, 2025
(KCAW Photo/Cameron Clark) The City of Sitka is poised to permit on-site consumption in the...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Captain Chase Tomberlin-Green on The Salvation Army’s summer plans
by Colette Czarnecki | May 14, 2025
Episode 55: The Salvation Army's Captain Chase Tomberlin-Green chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what's going on this summer for the organization. This includes a guided painting event to help raise funds for the Bible Bowl competition. They will also host summer camp for Wrangell teenagers to attend at King's Lake Camp in Wasilla this summer.
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
May 2, 2025
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.
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
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Friday, May 16, 2025
by APRN News | May 16, 2025
Alaska lawmakers urge congress to extend health insurance subsidies. Plus, tribal leaders speak...
Alaska Legislature urges DC lawmakers to extend health insurance subsidies
by APRN News | May 16, 2025
If the U.S. Congress doesn’t extend the subsidies, they’re set to expire at the end of the year...
Murkowski introduces bill to renew funding for landslide projects nationwide
by APRN News | May 16, 2025
State officials say the original funding has played a major role in fueling Alaska’s efforts to...
NPR
LatestA deadly explosion outside a California fertility clinic is investigated as terrorism
May 18, 2025
One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast, said Akil Davis, assistant...
Guy Edward Bartkus named person of interest in California fertility clinic bombing
May 18, 2025
One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast, said Akil Davis, assistant...
SNL’s 50th season proved it’s still relevant. Can it stay that way?
May 18, 2025
The season finale, with host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, didn’t give any...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting – May 13, 2025
May 14, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Location: NOLAN CENTERWork Session from 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly...
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – April 22, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers WS from 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
