Local News
Latest44-acre solar farm to be built in Wrangell
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | May 14, 2026
“This is huge for our economic development potential,” said Wrangell’s Borough Manager, Mason Villarma. He said the project will help prepare Wrangell for the newly planned shipyard, which is expected to be the largest in the region.
A 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.
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
LatestCongratulations Class of 2026!
by kstkadmin | May 13, 2026
Commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, May 15th, at 7:00 pm at the High School gym. The...
Southeast News
Latest2 dead in Saturday morning structure fire
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 16, 2026
Ketchikan Fire crews responded to a structure fire on Lincoln St. around 2:30 am May 16. The cause...
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral argument in suit against Cape Fox Corp.
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 15, 2026
Bryan Perez, self represented, gives oral argument to the Alaska Supreme Court in the case of...
Sitka clinic awaiting lab results on potential measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 15, 2026
“Simian measles pneumonia – Case 287” by Pulmonary Pathology is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Lab...
Alaska News
LatestLegislature looks to add workforce housing to Alaska development agency’s priority list
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
House Bill 184 gives the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority explicit legal grounds...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 15, 2026
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
State lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general.
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
NPR
LatestLouisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
May 16, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President...
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win the Preakness
May 16, 2026
It’s the colt’s first victory of the year. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo’s...
Bulgarian banger ‘Bangaranga’ bags country its 1st Eurovision win
May 16, 2026
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara’s catchy, banging anthem...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestBorough Assembly Meeting 5/12/2026
May 13, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers – 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE...
Wrangell 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











