Local News
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Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets
A house fire erupted near Wrangell Monday afternoon, approximately 8.2 miles south of town on Zimovia Highway.
Forest Service Brings Tongass Plan Revision to Wrangell
U.S. Forest Service personnel have been visiting Southeast Alaska communities to understand how residents want the Tongass National Forest used. The federal agency is doing a comprehensive revision of the Tongass National Forest plan, which will guide long-term management. They’re focusing on tribal, subsistence, recreation, tourism and timber aspects.
Southeast News
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City denies new public records appeal from former Sitka Assembly candidate
The Sitka Assembly, acting as a quasi-judicial body, denied a second-level public records appeal...
Mt. Edgecumbe cuts teachers amid ongoing budget and enrollment issues
Mt. Edgecumbe High School lost 122 students so far this school year, according to Superintendent...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: National Forest Service’s Claire Froelich and Travel Wrangell’s JR Meek on this year’s Bird Fest
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
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
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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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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Alaska House members have a new draft of a key bill for a project to build a liquefied natural gas...
New Anchorage Assembly members sworn in; Brawley chosen as chair
In her first remarks as chair, Brawley said she looked forward to building on the momentum her...
Off-duty Anchorage police officer charged with DUI after allegedly driving patrol car while drunk
Charles Bowser, 41, faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence stemming from an...
NPR
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To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make ‘poop talk’ OK
It’s a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get...
Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli...
After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho
The final stop on Turning Point USA’s college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
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
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
