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
LatestCanoe season awakens in Metlakatla
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 6, 2026
Nahaaygm Łagyigyedm, or Spirit of Our Ancestors, sits ashore One Tree Island outside of...
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo: ‘glam fairies’ help Mt. Edgecumbe students prep for prom
by KCAW Sitka | May 6, 2026
Every year, 20 to 30 Alaska Airlines employees volunteer to help Mt. Edgecumbe High School...
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: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
by APRN News | May 6, 2026
Gov. Mike Dunleavy pushes lawmakers to act fast on his proposal to cut taxes for the Alaska LNG...
House panel boosts maintenance, pulls West Su and Cascade Point projects from budget
by APRN News | May 6, 2026
More than half of the House’s additions would go towards K-12 schools across the state.
The mind-body connection | Line One
by APRN News | May 6, 2026
Our minds and bodies are deeply connected. When you’re under pressure, your body reacts; and when...
NPR
LatestGas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far
May 7, 2026
The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major...
Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.’s take on SSRIs is an ‘oversimplification’ of the problem
May 7, 2026
The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health...
As federal scientists faced turmoil, the Devils Hole pupfish reached a crisis point
May 7, 2026
The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed...
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











