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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.
State designates Southeast Conference as Regional Planning Organization
"There's really not a formal seat at the table for regional communities such as we have in Southeast Alaska," said Southeast Conference Executive Director Robert Venables. "So, this is kind of a little bit of a new thing, and this RPO will allow the communities to have a formal seat at the table.”
Southeast News
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Rising in ranks, Sitka police lieutenant steps up to lead department
Mike Hall’s first day as Sitka’s police chief is Monday, March 16. (Photo Provided) Sitka is getting a new full-time police chief. The Sitka Assembly approved the promotion of Lieutenant Mike Hall to the position at its meeting...
School board to vote on plan to close schools, cut staff
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
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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State to test lower speed limit on Parks Highway near Talkeetna
The temporary speed zone is meant to improve safety near businesses and a school just off the highway.
Alaska Senate deal sends high-stakes budget bill to House for final vote
The $373.5 million supplemental budget bill includes millions in match funding for construction projects. Companies warned delaying the funding could cost Alaskans jobs.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Alaska Senate moves forward a high profile budget bill.
NPR
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This tale of a Chicago school book ban was inspired by true events
Librarian Jarrett Dapier’s graphic novel tells a fictionalized account of real-life events in 2013 that restricted access to Marjane Satrapi’s memoir Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools.
Medicare Advantage ‘dark money’ group tries to win higher payments for insurers
What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was...
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family...
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
