Local News
LatestA Wrangell man lost his home and his dogs in a house fire. He shares what it was like
by Colette Czarnecki | May 6, 2026
A house fire in late April claimed the lives of four pets and left one man burned. The fire broke out about eight miles outside of Wrangell on April 27th, tearing through a two-unit home. Bruce Levine was burned on his face and hands trying to save his dogs, who didn't survive. His downstairs neighbors escaped with their dogs, but lost their two cats. KSTK's Colette Czarnecki spoke with Levine at the trailer where he's been staying since the fire.
Wrangell Public School’s Special Education teacher says farewell and reflects on why she does what she does
by Colette Czarnecki | May 5, 2026
Mikki Angerman has been working with Wrangell Public Schools for the past 15 years. And the last three, she’s been working as the middle school Special Education teacher, which she discovered is a passion of hers once she started. But recently, she made a difficult decision with her family to leave Wrangell. She sat down with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki to talk about her journey as an educator in Wrangell, and why she’s made the decision to relocate to the Lower 48.
Southeast News
LatestCruise line association, City of Ketchikan to establish new guidelines
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 7, 2026
Ketchikan’s first large cruise ship of 2026 docked downtown in late April. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD)...
Sitka School Board to fill two vacancies after board members resign
by KCAW Sitka | May 7, 2026
Two Sitka School Board members are stepping down. When the board met on Wednesday (5-6-26), it accepted the formal resignations of Tom Williams and Amanda Williams. Tom Williams was appointed to a vacant school board seat in...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: National Forest Service’s Claire Froelich and Travel Wrangell’s JR Meek on this year’s Bird Fest
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 23, 2026
Episode 92: From bird paintings to learning about eagles, Bird Fest has arrived in Wrangell. Park Ranger Claire Froelich and JR Meek with Travel Wrangell have been organizing this year's festival for months. They talk with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki and share the scoop on the events for the week.
Talk on the Rock: Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser on the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 15, 2026
Episode 91: The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of revising the Tongass National Forest Plan. Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about the ins and outs of what revising the plan means and how important community input is. Houser said the fully revised plan should be complete in 2027. The federal agency will hold a community workshop April 21 at the Nolan Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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: Thursday, May 7, 2026
by APRN News | May 7, 2026
The Alaska Senate passes its version of the state budget, as the Legislature nears the end of its...
Alaskans have low confidence in state economy, survey says
by APRN News | May 7, 2026
The Alaska Confidence Index is nearly at a 16-year low, despite high oil prices.
Ice jams and flooding are threatening some Interior Alaska riverside communities
by APRN News | May 7, 2026
Meteorologists say record cold temperatures this winter likely thickened river ice, which could...
NPR
LatestPrices are up, but Mother’s Day still means brunch
May 8, 2026
It’s the biggest day for America’s restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower...
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
May 8, 2026
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a...
What video got Kash Patel in the headlines this week? The quiz knows
May 8, 2026
Plus: The Met Gala, GameStop, Canada and Banksy (again!).
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
Apr 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30 PMPRESENTATION (5:30 - 7:00 PM) a. Presentation - by "Structure"
Wrangell 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











